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Are you a picky eater?

gidgetgh — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:26:45 GMT

The time has come for me to admit that I am. I’d like to think I’m pretty easy going when it comes to food, but in reality, I’m picky. I like very basic foods and really don’t like to venture out of my comfort zone.

I belong to a Facebook page that’s specific to people in my area. They’re all the time raving about restaurants close by. When I go to the websites and look at the menus, the offerings are just things that I wouldn’t order. Elaborate hamburgers with things on them that I’d never eat, etc.

We’re meeting family for lunch in a few weeks and they suggested a restaurant, well known in Atlanta, several locations, a little higher end, and I looked at the menu and thought “I’m in trouble here”. I’d end up ordering a blue cheese wedge salad and a baked potato. There was literally nothing on their extensive menu that I’d be interested in.

Part of it is because it’s foods I just don’t eat. Also it’s the calories. I can’t imagine the calorie count on some of the stuff.

Anyway, I’m droning on. I’m a picky eater. Anyone else?

Re: Are you a picky eater?

jaxs mom — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:31:55 GMT

I don't consider myself a picky eater. But I also can't stand that term.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

gidgetgh — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:35:19 GMT

@jaxs mom wrote:
I don't consider myself a picky eater. But I also can't stand that term.

@jaxs mom- hope I didn’t offend. Just used a term that’s been widely used through the years.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

GCR18 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:35:23 GMT

Yes, I'm a picky eater. There is nothing you can do to get me to eat certain foods. I also won't try things I've never had if they relate back to the foods I don't like. My father was the same way. My sister and mother eat everything. It used to drive my sister nuts when I'd eat at her house. She knew what I wouldn't eat and would give me attitude about not eating it.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

Q4u — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:36:08 GMT

I'm really not a picky eater but have developed into one through necessity when I became diabetic over ten years ago. I'll pull buns off chicken sandwiches to get rid of carbs, I'll pick cheeze off the top of stuff (to reduce some cholesterol) as well as insist on either egg whites or egg beaters (for the same reason)....

I never was this way BD (before diabetes) but am now..... if I'm at someone's home, I nevere, ever tear apart the food, but I will usually only eat vegs and a little of the lean meat. When someone asks me directly what I'm doing, I will tell them that I wish I could eat it all but simply can't and why. My friends and family know why and understand ....

And I love cheeze, real eggs and most everything out there....but when you can't, you just can't.....

Re: Are you a picky eater?

grandma2pkmh — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:38:40 GMT

@gidgetgh Absolutely! If my mom didn't cook it, I didn't cook it, thereby I didn't eat it. I know it is sad and I probably miss a lot of good food. I also never had money to throw away on food that I might not like.

Maybe growing up here in the south (7th generation) was a reason for me not to venture out. I love southern food!

Thank goodness my children and grandchildren are adventurous.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

Susan Louise — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:16:58 GMT

Yes, I am a picky eater. I always envied chefs and those folks who can eat...or at least taste most foods without an automatic gag reflex.

Some foods I can't even get beyond the initial strong smell of (plugging my nose does not work either)...like tunafish.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

Moonchilde — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:51:01 GMT

Yes and no.

No, in that there aren’t many dishes or foods I refuse to eat, I like most ethnic foods, and variety of cuisines and preparation methods; meat, fish, veggies - like ‘em all.

Yes, in that if any food of any kind is overly-seasoned, it’s ruined for me - and that starts with salt, pepper, garlic or onion salt, “too much” of anything and I’ll be unhappy. Or if someone cooks with seasonings/to a taste I don’t like.

Other than that, no, I’m not picky. But I do differentiate between “not my ideal meal”, “I can eat it” and “No way.”

Re: Are you a picky eater?

tansy — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:51:58 GMT

Raising my hand...I’m guilty of being a picky and unadventurous eater. There are many restaurants where I have difficulty finding a meal that I want.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

DiAnne — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:53:04 GMT

I grew up in California with parents that exposed me to many ethnic foods. We ate out often. There are a few things I don't eat like fast food and I think the Olive Garden is disgusting. I don't eat much meat. My current favorite food is Vietnamese followed by Japanese. I guess I am a little picky about my food.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

just bee — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:57:42 GMT

Nope. I'm adventurous when it comes to food.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

Goldengate8361 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:58:12 GMT

Yes! I’m extraordinarily picky because I know how to eat in a healthy way. I don’t eat any sugar—in ANY form (including fruits, vegetables, and beans, etc). I’m very, very healthy as a result.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

Moonchilde — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:59:06 GMT

@DiAnne, LOL Olive Garden - which is not a favorite place or a measure of good Italian food either one 😜

When faced with no choice, however, I’m good with their soup & breadsticks lunch. I do like their pasta e ******ioli soup.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:01:59 GMT

Absolutely not. We love to eat out and do so often. We try any new restaurant that opens in the area. I don't do Sushi though.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

Financialgrl — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:07:01 GMT

Picky eater could be my middle name! I often get special orders even for something simple like burgers at McDonalds.

For any of you PA ladies that live near Amish communities (maybe other states as well), they just opened up a store specializing in PA Dutch/German type foods/ingredients about 2 miles away and I stopped in. Shoo FLy Pie I expected and something I liked but usually too sweet but I saw something I'd not seen for decades - pickled red beet eggs. OMG, all the years I'd open the fridge and that smell would knock me out! My dad used to love chicken and waffles but not like you see in the south, it was chicken gravy with bits of chicken in it that was put over waffles - another gagworthy thing to me.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

QVCkitty1 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:08:25 GMT

I don't think I'm a picky eater, but there are a few things I will not eat, ever. I hate eggs and always have. I avoid potato and macaroni salad for fear they have eggs in them . I'm also not a fan of seafood, but .I will try what I've never had.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

jannabelle1 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:08:55 GMT

I like to think I'm not a picky eater because I'll try most things within reason. I have a few foods on my "will not eat" list, like animal organs (sorry) and fish in cans including tuna, sardines, etc. I also pick the fatty chicken out of canned chicken noodle soups - I guess I'm picky about chicken!

Re: Are you a picky eater?

RedTop — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:14:28 GMT

Yes, I am indeed a picky eater. With an extensive list of food allergies and intolerances, I have to be. I basically eat the same foods over and over, and have no interest in trying new things. I do not get excited over a new restaurant in town, and have no interest in traveling.

I like my food plain. I want to be able to see my chicken, beef or pork on the plate; not covered in a sauce or smothered with cheese. Do not dress it up with herbs, olives, mushrooms, or capers. I don’t want wine in my food, and I will not under any circumstances eat fish or seafood, period. I learned a long time ago that no one else can cook to suit me, so I stay home and do my own cooking.

I also trust no one else to cook for me. Two weeks ago when I was in the hospital after my knee surgery, the first meal served to me was grilled chicken, rice and vegetables. The first thing I saw when I uncovered my tray was a HUGE slice of mushroom! I specifically listed all of my food allergies and intolerances during my nursing assessment, which included mushrooms.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

deepwaterdotter — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:18:52 GMT

@Q4u wrote:
I'm really not a picky eater but have developed into one through necessity when I became diabetic over ten years ago. I'll pull buns off chicken sandwiches to get rid of carbs, I'll pick cheeze off the top of stuff (to reduce some cholesterol) as well as insist on either egg whites or egg beaters (for the same reason)....

I never was this way BD (before diabetes) but am now..... if I'm at someone's home, I nevere, ever tear apart the food, but I will usually only eat vegs and a little of the lean meat. When someone asks me directly what I'm doing, I will tell them that I wish I could eat it all but simply can't and why. My friends and family know why and understand ....

And I love cheeze, real eggs and most everything out there....but when you can't, you just can't.....

Same for me, but the weight loss has been a nice dividend.

Re: Are you a picky eater?

Bri36 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:19:48 GMT

I guess I am and I'm not - if that makes any sense?

I either love it or hate it - there is no in between. I love oysters, but I hate smoothies. LOL

The wedge salad with bleu cheese is something I would definitely order. I wouldn't order anything with Feta cheese. I hate the texture of frozen chicken and meat. It has to be fresh for me to really enjoy it.

I like well-seasonsed food, but I don't like curries or overly strong spices.