Yeah, I used to have the mindset that either I loved or hated foods and would only want the ones I loved. But eventually, I realized that there’s a middle category of foods that I don’t go crazy for but aren’t bad, plus two reasons to revisit the ones that I still didn’t like: good cooking can make almost any food delicious, and tastes change as you age (and/or nutrition needs vary).
I have trouble respecting picky eaters after that. As long as your body isn’t trying to reject the food entirely (and I do understand that some people’s bodies will reject things that mine is fine with), it’s just sensations that you can get past. It’s a mental block that if you can get past it, you’ll eventually look back and wonder what was so hard about it.
Though my mindset plays a role. I like novelty more than familiarity (though ironically I don’t think we test our new things enough to really determine their safety… I like the new stuff but also side-eye it).
Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 1 day ago
I’m knocking on the door of 60. There’s three things I don’t like and one I wouldn’t try.
I don’t like broad beans (aka fava beans), Brussels sprouts, or peas. One of the best things about being an adult is being able to say ‘No, thanks’. I try them again every few years, just to check. With peas and sprouts I still hate the taste horribly. Broad beans can taste alright but have to be properly prepared and cooked and it’s just easier to say no because when they’re not right they’re the thing I dislike the most.
The one thing I wouldn’t try would be [balut](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balut_(food). The idea just makes my skin crawl for some reason.
DJKJuicy@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
I had balut in the Philippines when I visited around 2008.
Not my favorite thing to eat, but I could see how some people like it.
If you ever get to the Philippines give it a try! Ask for the “young” balut so it’s more like an egg and less like a baby duck.
Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 1 day ago
No thanks!