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Since my son and I are doing most of the cooking this morning, I will not be
faced with this problem. However, I would try anything that my son (Chef) does
cook. I enjoy asking him questions about his preparation. Chefs do enjoy
talking and explaning about foods. At family gatherings, I never force people to
try my dishes. People have a way of letting me know just what they think!
It's mainly about knowing your company / family and wanting to make them all
happy and the event pleasurable.
People have a way of letting me know just what they think!
Boy is that ever the truth.
We are hosting, the sis-in-law suggested this brussels sprouts dish which was a turn-off to the husband and I and I gently told her so. She made a point of saying that we were the only ones not interested in eating it. Oh well, I think with green beans and a salad (and all the other Turkey Day stuff) we'll have plenty of vegies to eat *without* brussels sprouts; that is one of the reasons I decided to put the kibosh on 'em.
I'll eat anything, but I never much liked those things. It's too bad that one of the few things I don't like seems to be an extended family favorite, but I have backup from the husband.
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It's mainly about knowing your company / family and wanting to make them all
happy and the event pleasurable.
Yes, kitchen power struggles aside, that's what we *try* for, anyway.
One of the guys who will be eating with us is a vegetarian, and he is being so cool and mellow about the whole thing--there are plenty of sides and he won't go hungry, but more importantly, he sets such a good example, no sanctimonious attitude or anything.
While I usually am an adventurous eater, I don't like to mess around too much with the traditional Thanksgiving Day meal--but one family's tradition might sound horrid to another! It can be so tricky.
In the old days I would tell my kids to at least try stuff, but I would not dream of telling an adult to do that, no matter where I was.
I am doing the cooking and I like everything I have on the menu so this won't apply to me today. But I am always willing to try new things at least once.
ROFLMAO! No, my plate will look much like Karla's. I am old enough to decide what I am going to eat. Fortunately, the folks who I will be with today are well aware of my selective eating habits.
Well, I "selected" to be a vegetarian many, many years ago so no turkey or stuffing for me ... just bring on the veggies and pumpkin pie!
I am going to a "please bring a side dish" affair. Some dishes I won't touch since I know the homes that they were cooked in.
Well I don't like sweet potatoes and my brother's girlfriend is cooking. With my Mom's passing I didn't think I could get my Dad to go anywhere. But anyway my brother is already,"but you have to try this one, I don't like them either till I tried this one". Already the pressure is on to try a sweet potato casserole,
Have a great day everyone!!
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