What’s the easiest way to a girl’s heart? Is it money, gifts, or jewelry? Man, forget all of that. For me, it’s food.

Whether it’s a Twinkie (well not anymore) or a gourmet steak, giving me something to stuff my face with and you’re guaranteed to be on my good side. What is it about food that makes me melt?

Let’s start with the fact that food is just plain delicious. From a fattening chocolate chip cookie cake to a juicy, artery-clogging cheeseburger, food is full of flavor and tastes that have your mouth turning into Niagara Falls.

We can’t forget one of the main reasons that food is loved by so many. It’s comfort for any occasion. What do we run to when our boyfriends break up with us or “The Notebook” comes on ABC Family? Why, food of course! As soon as Allie and Noah come on the screen, I grab my trusty spoon, carton of Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, and plop myself onto the couch.

Food is great during times of illness too. When you’re hacking up your lungs, and you look like Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, a hot, delectable bowl of chicken noodle soup can really hit the spot. As you greedily slurp up the noodles, your insides get all toasty warm and you instantly feel an improvement.

What better way to bring people together than a gigantic feast? Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, a birthday, wedding, or just a good ol’ get together, congregating is secretly just an excuse to pile food onto a plate and eat like you’ve never heard of manners before.

Nothing brings family and friends together better than a slice of turkey and a healthy portion of mashed potatoes (buttered of course).

For me, I’d be lost without food. I’ve learned to accept myself for who I am and I allow myself to eat whatever whets my appetite. Not enjoying all of the scrumptious sweets that life has to offer just ins’t right.

So when I trample over people to get to the fresh dessert at CiCi’s Pizza, my conscience gives me the thumbs-up and says, “don’t forget an extra cinnamon roll!” Food. It comforts, heals, brings people together, and is just yummy to the tummy.