SC - shopping lists

[Ted Eisenstein]

At my house growing up we never knew waht was going to
be served. If we didn't like it, we were free to nuke
something or fix ourselves a PBJ sandwich. We never
knew what nationality food would be on the dinner
table,Dad hunts and fishes and has friends that give
him extra when tehy run out of freezer space. My
husband teases me that I'd probably know what to do if
someone gave me some alligator meat. (its one of the
few meats I've never tried, but next time I go to New
Orleans, I'll probably try it). 
 I never realized until I was in college that everyone
didn't eat this way. We were never forced to eat
anything, but we did have to at least try a bite of
it. It amazed me the things people would refuse to
eat. I think it has to do with what they were exposed
to growing up. Or maybe they were exposed to something
 "exotic" that was cooked badly.  I hope when I do a
feast or another camp kitchen, I can encourage people
to try something new. Some people wont
and there isn't anything you can do to get them to.
I know that. But I'll try.
Nisha





Some of us like to vary the menu (I prefer game meats
and birds-was raised on woodcock, deer, and fresh
caught fish), and it's frustrating to see the 
lack of "daring" to try something new (or old). If you
stray too far away from the "blessed likes", you are
accused of not giving them their monies worth. 
Or worse, your reputation as a cook suffers, even if
you provide tasty alternatives. Any input ?


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