Would you eat it?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Has anyone seen a case where the host prepares only one dish?

I haven't yet. Solution (if the dish in question is main-course) ask the host for salad (or rolls?).

(also, amendment to my last post: if the reason that my child hates the food is not that he/she is allergic to it, then he/she should try it once at least; if child is allergic, the question makes no sense)

It could be a casserole!

True, but he has a valid point - usually there are other things to eat and you can take a small serving of that main dish and at least try a few bites.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I'm not a picky eater so I can't think of too many things that would cause me to gag. IMO, parents are doing their children a disservice when they don't encourage them to try foods that may not taste pleasant at first. Some foods require an acquired taste.

i'm not a picky eater, either. the reason i usually don't eat certain stuff is because i watch my diet. there are hardly no food i cannot eat because i hate the taste.

And i agree that some require an acquired taste. it took me years of hating lots of food until i finally decided to try again after i was a grown up. and for sure at least 1/3 of the stuff i like now i hated as a child.

i strongly believe in encouraging them to try everything more than once, like when they're little then after a few years.

Yep. I think it's just the normal process of growing up. Once a teenager goes out with their friends and sees them eating sushi, for example, they're going to try it even if they are a bit squeamish. I wouldn't force my child to eat something, but I wouldn't let them turn around and eat something sweet just because they didn't like the vegetables on their plate.

[*julez* 124]

Has anyone seen a case where the host prepares only one dish?

I haven't yet. Solution (if the dish in question is main-course) ask the host for salad (or rolls?).

(also, amendment to my last post: if the reason that my child hates the food is not that he/she is allergic to it, then he/she should try it once at least; if child is allergic, the question makes no sense)

It could be a casserole!

True, but he has a valid point - usually there are other things to eat and you can take a small serving of that main dish and at least try a few bites.

I know. I actually said before that I'd at least have a small portion. Unless is was something that was just chunky tomatoes. There is no way I could eat something like that.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Has anyone seen a case where the host prepares only one dish?

I haven't yet. Solution (if the dish in question is main-course) ask the host for salad (or rolls?).

(also, amendment to my last post: if the reason that my child hates the food is not that he/she is allergic to it, then he/she should try it once at least; if child is allergic, the question makes no sense)

It could be a casserole!

True, but he has a valid point - usually there are other things to eat and you can take a small serving of that main dish and at least try a few bites.

I know. I actually said before that I'd at least have a small portion. Unless is was something that was just chunky tomatoes. There is no way I could eat something like that.

No pico de gallo for you?

[Nessa 23]

Question for Nessa: what if the food in question is a "ceremonial offering" of the religion you belong to?

(I know it stirs up the pot, but there are several VJ'ers to whom that actually applies)

doesnt apply to me

[sj5 4]

#1. No

#2. I make my daughter to try every foods we eat, but I don't pressure her, at least try first.

#3. I try to taste it, before I refused.

Edited March 14, 2009 by sj5

[William33 110]

I stole this from another board.

Question #1:

Your child is 11 or 12 years old and wants to make dinner for the family. It is a dish that they love, but you can't stand at all. The thought of said food makes you gag and you didn't get a chance to eat a snack before it was too late to "not spoil your dinner". Would you eat it?

Question #2:

If the tables were turned and you fixed a dish that your child couldn't stand would you make them eat it?

Question #3:

what if it was at someone else's house? Would you eat the hostess food?

1: Our Daughter will know how to cook by 6-7 years old. We both have significant cooking experience and our 13 month old daughter is already curious. By 11-12, we will look forward to her creations!!

2: She will be a contributor to that dish, so all is good.

3: We will try it.....

[*julez* 124]

Has anyone seen a case where the host prepares only one dish?

I haven't yet. Solution (if the dish in question is main-course) ask the host for salad (or rolls?).

(also, amendment to my last post: if the reason that my child hates the food is not that he/she is allergic to it, then he/she should try it once at least; if child is allergic, the question makes no sense)

It could be a casserole!

True, but he has a valid point - usually there are other things to eat and you can take a small serving of that main dish and at least try a few bites.

I know. I actually said before that I'd at least have a small portion. Unless is was something that was just chunky tomatoes. There is no way I could eat something like that.

No pico de gallo for you?

Blech, NO!!!!

[Mags 112]

I would definitley eat some of my kid's food, but say I wasn't super hungry because I had a big lunch.

I make my kids try a small bite if they think they don't like something. Sometimes they really don't like it, but other times they end up liking the food, so I always encourge them to give it a shot.

At a party - I suppose I'd try it, especially if it we're a formal sit down dinner. If it was buffet or a party where there were a few options I'd do my best to not take something I don't care for.

Ditto to all three!

[Amby 490]

I stole this from another board.

Question #1:

Your child is 11 or 12 years old and wants to make dinner for the family. It is a dish that they love, but you can't stand at all. The thought of said food makes you gag and you didn't get a chance to eat a snack before it was too late to "not spoil your dinner". Would you eat it?

Question #2:

If the tables were turned and you fixed a dish that your child couldn't stand would you make them eat it?

Question #3:

what if it was at someone else's house? Would you eat the hostess food?

1: Our Daughter will know how to cook by 6-7 years old. We both have significant cooking experience and our 13 month old daughter is already curious. By 11-12, we will look forward to her creations!!

2: She will be a contributor to that dish, so all is good.

3: We will try it.....

I'm pretty sure if/when I have children this will be the same for me. Some of my best memories are of me standing on a chair in the kitchen with my grandma and helping her cook when I was really young. I cook with my little cousins all the time and they love it. I started doing that with them about a year ago when they were around 2. If I take them to the grocery store with me I always tell them what all the foods (mainly produce) I pick up are, I let them hold them, smell them, and sometimes Emma (the bravest one) tries to eat them. They're getting pretty good at identifying even some of the less mainstream produce. Emma tried to bite into fresh ginger last week

Edited March 14, 2009 by Amby

[bora bora 1]

I believe in being polite when it comes to other people's cooking so I'd try the food. Also, if I had a child I'd encourage them to try everything - I don't believe in "I don't like that" without tasting it.

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[~Jess~ 0]

Id try it...

I wouldnt force them to eat it

and Id try it at someone elses house...