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Surviving the McNugget Nation
Hey, Fellow Grubbers,
Here's a quandry that I'd like to invite comments regarding: How does the relationship between a Foodie and a Picky eater survive?
I changed my profile photo to a recent phone pix I took. It is of my boyfriend's fridge. And yes, unike me, he only has one fridge.
Any suggestions on how to keep harmony and balance? I want to introduce him (and other friends) to great food, but without being seen as pushy or a By-otch. Anyone else in this situation?
Here's a quandry that I'd like to invite comments regarding: How does the relationship between a Foodie and a Picky eater survive?
I changed my profile photo to a recent phone pix I took. It is of my boyfriend's fridge. And yes, unike me, he only has one fridge.
Any suggestions on how to keep harmony and balance? I want to introduce him (and other friends) to great food, but without being seen as pushy or a By-otch. Anyone else in this situation?
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Permalink Reply by Robert Drake on -
hmmm... i dont think i'd call him a picky eater - since it looks pretty bare in there! sounds like he just needs to be introduced to some foods ... perhaps (assuming you stay at his place on occasion) you should bring dinner over one night as an 'idea' ... but when you arrive to make dinner, have a few items in the bag that aren't for the night but instead for the fridge - perhaps upon opening it later on, and seeing something besides a six-pack, he might try it?
(certainly can't hurt - the worst case is that you eat it upon your next visit!)
:)
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Permalink Reply by Infytur on -
Robert's idea is great. You also might want to think about widening his perspective on food he already eats. So, if he is a meat & potatoes guy, go to one of the nice French BYOBs and get him to order Steak Frittes (Cochon is my current fave). Stuck on Pizza? - try an Italian place that specializes in wood-fired pizza ovens. Order something adventurous as you appetizer or entree and canoodle him into trying it.
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