On Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 10:03:55 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Nancy2 wrote:
> >
> > Jill, when you try split pea soup, smooth it out with a stick blender, you will like it
> > better, IMO. ;-))
>
> Doubtful, Nancy2. Food is often judged well with food that has
> different textures and also a different taste that shows up in a
> bite of one ingredient.
>
> All blended together? Do you make your family a Thanksgiving
> dinner then blend it all into mush to drink from a straw? I
> didn't think so.
>
> Variety of texture and taste is what makes good food.

And you don't need to get that all in one dish. A smooth soup
and a crunchy salad will fit the bill nicely.

> Food that you can drink from a straw is good for pre-teeth babies
> and for adults going through serious oral surgeries.

That's just your opinion. Pureed soups are very common.

Cindy Hamilton