Thanks all for clarifying fusion, never realized when I made a ratatouille I was actually making a fusion dish. I read three times the very first post and I still don't understand what the fuss is all about. And I have been to college and speak two languages not that it is a big deal but to let you know I am familiar with different writings.. If it is about the word comfort food, I think it means simple easy to make foods that taste and looks really appetizing on your plate therefore making you feel good-------> comfort-able-------> comfort food , no?!!!