"Nexis" wrote
> "Nancy Young" wrote

>> To me, if you find everyone around you is all the time having to
>> change what's on the menu because you don't like it, you're picky.
>> It's annoying after a while, and who decided you're the last word
>> on what's for dinner.
>
> That's about the way I think also. As I said in my reply to Barb's post, I
> have never, and would never, ask my host/hostess to change their menu to
> suit my tastes.

Pretty much agree here. But in my case, I'm an odd cook who's as apt to ask
you too look over which of the live crabs you'd like and serve ya baby whole
octopus on rice. When folks get 'picky' here, it's probably over the items
served (grin).

Don't worry, I reserve the odder items for folks I know will enjoy
adventure. I also have a pretty standard second dish and lots of sides.

> Thank you! Really, I don't see why anyone would care. It's not as if I am
> not eating the food, I simply like it to be separate tastes, flavors,

Many things are better that separate way! I do *not* like it when others
fix my plate for me. I may not have a choice at a restraunt, but I much
prefer to do my own. When I have guests, we just pass the bowls about and
put on your plate what you want. No harm and no foul for skipping some
items!

(I'm often cooking some parts as special meals for those with medical needs
and we all know they get the lions share of those).

>> not that big a deal* if it happens. But I get that one
>> would rather the gravy not leach over into the green beans.
>
> So glad someone does! LOL

She's not alone. I finally got it through my husband's head this past
Thanksgiving to NOT gravy my dish for me. He got my biscuit all soggy ;-(

Then again, he may forget by next year. *sigh*