Clearly there’s something wrong with me. With my taste buds to be more specific.
It would seem that I taste things very differently from the rest of my family.
For instance, tonight I made Pioneer Woman’s “Chicken Spaghetti” from her fab cookbook. And what’s not to like about it? Chicken? Spaghetti? A creamy cheesy sauce? It’s all delish. I LOVED it!
And yet, the boys didn’t.
This is the way almost every new dish I try ends up. Which really puts me off trying new things. And which is why we only have about 10 meals in the weekday rotation. 10 meals that we keep eating over, and over, and over again (yawn).
How can I like so many things that they don’t? Is it my taste buds? It can’t be theirs because there’s always 3 of them saying “no likey” and only 1 of me saying “yummy”.
I’m obviously the problem. My tongue is broken and requires immediate replacement. I’m saving up for a transplant. Know any good surgeons?
Does your family like to try new things? Which tactic should I try on mine next time – Bribery? Violence? Tears?
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February 8th, 2010 at 5:50 am
I would suggest starting with bribery, moving on to tears, and only as a last resort using violence.
I can’t say that meal sounds very nice to me either. Maybe it’s a male / female thing?
Cher
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February 8th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Damn you males! Do you realize how difficult you make our lives?!?!?
February 8th, 2010 at 7:01 am
I have tried if you try this then you can have that. I have heard catsup on anything makes it great for kids. Stopping by from SITS!
February 8th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Ugh, I feel for you! My main problem is my hubby. He doesn’t like ANYTHING! And now my 3 year old who used to like to try new food has taken to eating chicken nuggets, pizza, blueberries and a few other foods.
I love everything I have ever tried from PW so I’m sure it’s not just you!
Hopefully we can both find a way to get more variety into dinner time!
Hope you have a great day! Visiting from SITS!
February 8th, 2010 at 8:30 am
How about they cook instead? How can you not like chicken and spaghetti and a creamy cheese sauce – looks delicious.
Maybe it’s you husbands fault and his taste buts are broken – I think it’s genetic and he’s passed it onto your kids.
Jade
Cher
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February 8th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
I like your idea – except we’d probably end up overdosing on Kraft Dinner and pizza.
February 8th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Make it enough so that it becomes part of the regular rotation. Perhaps it’s just a matter of acceptance, you know?
February 8th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I have the same problem in my house. I usually wear them down with persistance. I refuse to be bored at dinner when I’m the one doing the cooking. For every ten new things I try only one or two make it into regular rotation. Generally I have to appeal to the husband because once he turns his nose up at something, the whole meal is doomed.
Cher
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February 8th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
I hear ya. Sounds like we have the same husband.
February 8th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
eeek! I don’t have that problem, but I will admit to being extremely picky…but i’m sure i’d love your stuff!
February 8th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I fear this problem in the future… as my son at the moment thinks food is optional for his survival. I’m sorry your tongue is broken. I bet that’s frustrating.
Maybe its a gender thing?
I think I will adopt the tactic that my friend has with her 7 year old. She makes dinner to her tongue’s liking. And her son can eat that or PB&J. No fuss, no issue – simply request the PB&J and he can eat that for dinner instead – after a week or so of those sticky sammiches only he tends to eat the Mommy-Made food more often than not. Still occassionaly requests the PB&J.
Cher
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February 8th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Yes – I do often implement the “then get yourself some cereal/toast” thing. But it’s still so frustrating.
February 8th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
My family is pretty flexible but I always remain the very liberal eater. I like just about anything healthy (minus pickles, capers and olives) and am always sad when I can’t add in certain ingredients.
February 8th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
you would have fun cooking for me!!! haha
i would threaten the use of violence. or maybe starvation. too much? okay, i’ll work on my parenting skills and get back to you.
February 8th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
It’s just me and the boyfriend in the house, and he’s not terribly adventurous when it comes to trying new things (especially new things with vegetables in them.) I’ve tried bargaining, tears, pouting… I’ve just given up. Now I either adjust the recipes or I make my own stuff on the side. Or, if I’m feeling especially smarmy, I just make whatever I want and he can have cereal.
Cher
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February 8th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
You’re doomed once kids come along. Trust me. They seem to take their cues from the Dad.
February 8th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
I think it looks really good and I’m not a big pasta fan…I think the fact that I HATE cooking so much that when I do Pete is so greatful that he will pretty much eat anything…he is not a child though, well not technically!!
February 8th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
I will try the recipe, it sounds like something we would like!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
you can’t be blamed for your good taste. You need to resort to violence for sure. Just don’t say I said so.
Kiran
February 12th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Wow Cher! You actually have 10 meals in rotation?!? That’s not too shabby. We are almost a 50’s fam w/pot roast on Tuesday, Spaghetti on Friday, etc. Except I don’t follow the days to a T…but it’s the same crap over and over again. I confess, that it’s mostly out of habit and not so much that were finicky or anything.
Every other week or so, I’ll throw in something new or a recipe we’ve not had in awhile, just to make the fam feel special. HAha…yeah, like I cooked all day for you and I know you better tell me you love it.
February 18th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I, too, am impressed with the 10 meals in your rotation. Too bad your three boys weren’t as impressed. They just really don’t know how good they got it, huh?