I have a "picky eater" in the family - well several. However since he was a
little boy (now 8) he loved Pesto go figure. Can't stand Mickey Dee's
hamburgers or any burger for that matter.

The latest? Mix his pesto with TJ'S Alfredo sauce.

Then there's Kate who eats anything and who was a Rib queen since she was 3
or 4.

You?

Dimitri

Dimitri wrote:
> I have a "picky eater" in the family - well several. However since
> he
> was a little boy (now 8) he loved Pesto go figure. Can't stand
> Mickey
> Dee's hamburgers or any burger for that matter.
>
> The latest? Mix his pesto with TJ'S Alfredo sauce.
>
> Then there's Kate who eats anything and who was a Rib queen since
> she
> was 3 or 4.
>
> You?
>
> Dimitri

Huh. 17-year old male who eats only cereal, chicken nuggets, macaroni
and cheese and cookies. No meat, no vegetables.
9-year old eats only cereal and salad - no meat, no veggies.
Would love to strangle both of them but it's illegal.

On 8/21/2010 10:39 AM, Dimitri wrote:
> I have a "picky eater" in the family - well several. However since he
> was a little boy (now 8) he loved Pesto go figure. Can't stand Mickey
> Dee's hamburgers or any burger for that matter.
>
> The latest? Mix his pesto with TJ'S Alfredo sauce.
>
> Then there's Kate who eats anything and who was a Rib queen since she
> was 3 or 4.
>
> You?
>
> Dimitri

When my eldest grandson was three or four years old (he just turned 30),
he could tell you what type of green bean he was eating, Blue Lake,
Kentucky Wonder, etc. He loved them that much when he was a little
fellow. Now that he's all growed up and a dad to boot he won't eat green
beans at all.

Our son used to eat peanut butter and sugar sandwiches when we would let
him fix his own. I don't think he has eaten peanut butter since he
graduated from college in 1986.

I'm like Kate as is my daughter, we will eat about anything that isn't
still moving. Wife is the same way. Neither of us was ever poor but we
were taught to eat everything we put on our plates, you didn't waste
food at either of our homes.

Dora wrote:
>
> Huh. 17-year old male who eats only cereal, chicken nuggets, macaroni
> and cheese and cookies. No meat, no vegetables.
> 9-year old eats only cereal and salad - no meat, no veggies.
> Would love to strangle both of them but it's illegal.

Our neighbour has us over for wonderful meals. Being Italian, she
usually has two types of paste, roasted chicken, sausages and other
meats, salads, potatoes, a couple vegetables, and more. The last time we
were there for dinner their 18 year old son ate only veggie burgers with
mustard, no bun,lettuce, onion or other hamburg extras. Their 16 yer
old son ate only potatoes. They did however try everything tht was
offred for dessert.

Dimitri > wrote in message
...
> I have a "picky eater" in the family - well several. However
> since he was a little boy (now 8) he loved Pesto go figure.
> Can't stand Mickey Dee's hamburgers or any burger for
> that matter.
>
> The latest? Mix his pesto with TJ'S Alfredo sauce.
>
> Then there's Kate who eats anything and who was a Rib queen
> since she was 3 or 4.
>
> You?

The daughter-units were pretty good through most of their childhoods, with
minor skirmished based on color of a particular item (green, red, and orange
provided the best screaming fits at different times), or said item like
carrots were "ewwed" at school during snack time. All skirmishes were due to
peer suggestions after they started school, often at snack time or lunch. I
always met those moments head-on. They ate or didn't but I would not cater
to their fickle tastes based on someone else's likes and dislikes.
Daughter-unit Alpha was the strongest-willed, more than capable of simply
doing without if necessary. Later, the three started enjoying pasta of any
shape, style, and color. That was great because they could make their own
afternoon snacks and I didn't have to watch them after a while. Rice was
also an afternoon staple.

The week I watched my nephew, It's Not My Fault (INMF), I was forwarned that
he didn't eat many of the strange foods we enjoyed. My SIL thought she might
provide me a menu of what to make him so he could "join us" during meals. I
don't know who she was talking about but INMF never said a word and always
came back for thirds or fourths. It was like the kid'd never eaten prior. He
was particularly fond of country style pork ribs, spiced up extra hot. My
BIL was shocked because INMF didn't eat like that at their home. <shrug>

One of my nieces is now an avowed vegetarian now thanks to her PE teacher
showing the PETA film. I'll make vegetarian dishes for her easily enough
when she comes over but there are too many carnivores in Clan Ranger for me
to make a complete vegetarian meal.

The Ranger
--
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely, in an attractive and well-preserved body. Rather one should skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used
up, totally worn out while screaming 'WOO HOO! What a ride!'"
-- Anonymous

On Aug 21, 11:39*am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> I have a "picky eater" in the family - well several. However since he was a
> little boy (now 8) he loved Pesto go figure. Can't stand Mickey Dee's
> hamburgers or any burger for that matter.
>
> The latest? Mix his pesto with TJ'S *Alfredo sauce.
>
> Then there's Kate who eats anything and who was a Rib queen since she was 3
> or 4.
>
> You?
>
> Dimitri

Well, no grandkids yet, but my own kids are 5 and 9. The eldest will
eat almost everything I put in front of her, and the items she isn't
crazy about she at least picks around to find parts she likes.

My five-year-old eats better than some, but is erractic in her likes
and dislikes. One week it's "I LOVE plums" then the next "Mom, I don't
like plums". The next it's tomatoes, the next potatoes.

Oddly enough, one of her consistently favorite things is curry. Go
figure.

Kids these days,
Kris

Max and Whit like stinky food -- garlic butter and blue cheese.

Whit claims he is allergic to grapes, but he scarfs down raisins. He
know that raisins are dried grapes.

Tara

On 8/21/2010 10:39 AM, Dimitri wrote:
> I have a "picky eater" in the family - well several. However since he
> was a little boy (now 8) he loved Pesto go figure. Can't stand Mickey
> Dee's hamburgers or any burger for that matter.
>
> The latest? Mix his pesto with TJ'S Alfredo sauce.
>
> Then there's Kate who eats anything and who was a Rib queen since she
> was 3 or 4.
>
> You?
>
> Dimitri

I have a 10 year-old granddaughter who lives on Caesar salad. It's about
all she will eat. If she tuns sideways, she disappears.


--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:12:27 -0400, Dora wrote:

> Dimitri wrote:
>> I have a "picky eater" in the family - well several. However since
>> he
>> was a little boy (now 8) he loved Pesto go figure. Can't stand
>> Mickey
>> Dee's hamburgers or any burger for that matter.
>>
>> The latest? Mix his pesto with TJ'S Alfredo sauce.
>>
>> Then there's Kate who eats anything and who was a Rib queen since
>> she
>> was 3 or 4.
>>
>> You?
>>
>> Dimitri
>
> Huh. 17-year old male who eats only cereal, chicken nuggets, macaroni
> and cheese and cookies. No meat, no vegetables.
> 9-year old eats only cereal and salad - no meat, no veggies.
> Would love to strangle both of them but it's illegal.

no true jury of your peers would convict you.

your pal,
blake