1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 When times get tough, when weather is cold, when stuff gets uncertain…we all want comfort, or more exactly Comfort Food. The incredibly funny and always-comforting Melissa Peterman, star of shows like “Reba” and “Baby Daddy”, joins us to talk Tater-Tot hot-dish, throwing herself at Bono while on a trip to Ireland, and Phelps’ deep need for gas-station pastry when he’s feeling low. We explore the personal and political implications of comfort food with Karen Attiah of the Washington Post and Strauss breaks out his ultimate pick-me-up porcini mushroom matzoh-ball soup. &amp;nbsp;Pull up a glass and a Brandy Old Fashioned and some melty Mac-and-Cheese or ramen or gumbo, saag-dal, shepherds pie, cheesecake, peas and rice or poutine — it’s time to get comfortable. Guests: Melissa Peterman (@FollowTheBlonde), Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) Day Drinking: Brandy Old Fashioned Eats: Wisconsin Cheeses&amp;nbsp; Follow us on Twitter (@forks_ontheleft), Instagram (forks_ontheleft) and&amp;nbsp;Facebook.&amp;nbsp;Please rate us and leave us a review on iTunes! Forks on the Left http://www.forksontheleft.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5096085/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/14236763