Do You Try New Foods?

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Nov 15, 2013 4:06 PM
For some reason, it irritates the hell out of me when people refuse to try new foods. I like going to restaurants just to try stuff I've never had before. The worst is when someone says they don't like something, yet they have never tried it. What say you? Do you like to try new things or do you just stick to your staples.
Nov 15, 2013 4:06pm
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Nov 15, 2013 4:09 PM
I will try anything one time. I am not very squemish in general, so it's never been a problem. I think some people are much more sensitive and tend to gag with little provocation.
Nov 15, 2013 4:09pm
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Nov 15, 2013 4:12 PM
se-alum;1536364 wrote:For some reason, it irritates the hell out of me when people refuse to try new foods. I like going to restaurants just to try stuff I've never had before. The worst is when someone says they don't like something, yet they have never tried it. What say you? Do you like to try new things or do you just stick to your staples.
Kind of a mix. For my general day to day eating, I have a group of staple foods that are the basis of my diet.

But when I'm out and about, I love trying new things or new ways to prepare regular meals.
Nov 15, 2013 4:12pm
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Nov 15, 2013 4:14 PM
I'll try anything within reason. My favorite is when I talk about going to eat sushi, and someone says it's gross. Then you ask them if they've ever had it, and the answer is almost always no.
Nov 15, 2013 4:14pm
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Nov 15, 2013 4:18 PM
WebFire;1536370 wrote:I'll try anything within reason. My favorite is when I talk about going to eat sushi, and someone says it's gross. Then you ask them if they've ever had it, and the answer is almost always no.
Yep, sushi is the biggest offender. People don't know that "sushi" is a very broad term. Most people assume it is all uncooked, which obviously isn't the case.
Nov 15, 2013 4:18pm
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Nov 15, 2013 4:33 PM
I try it if offered by a friend and it doesn't sound incredibly disgusting. I would not go to a restaurant and order a plate that I hadn't tried in the first instance.

Hard to believe in 2013 people still think sushi is gross, it is one of the most mainstream cuisines. I don't like all of it but for the most part I enjoy it.

Probably the craziest stuff I've eaten is bear and octopus - and that isn't too crazy.
Nov 15, 2013 4:33pm
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Nov 15, 2013 4:36 PM
I get the same thing at a lot of places but I'm going there because I'm in the mood for it. I do try new stuff though. I'm not a fan of most sushi I have found a few I like. But I always try a bite whenever my wife gets it.

MB, I agree octopus is delicious.
Nov 15, 2013 4:36pm
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Nov 15, 2013 5:19 PM
Iliketurtles;1536380 wrote:I get the same thing at a lot of places but I'm going there because I'm in the mood for it. I do try new stuff though. I'm not a fan of most sushi I have found a few I like. But I always try a bite whenever my wife gets it.

MB, I agree octopus is delicious.
What is the difference, taste wise, between octopus and squid? Is there a discernible difference?
Nov 15, 2013 5:19pm
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Nov 15, 2013 5:22 PM
Sushi seems gross to me simply because it's seafood and I don't like seafood.

It's possible I'd actually like it, but will never give it a shot since I've hated almost all seafood I've tried.

If you put other stuff in front of me I'd probably try it.
Nov 15, 2013 5:22pm
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Nov 15, 2013 5:24 PM
I try anything once but when I like something I attempt to cook it or prepare it myself.....
Nov 15, 2013 5:24pm
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Nov 15, 2013 5:35 PM
love to try new foods....

somewhat related, I cannot stand picky eaters. Had a gf once who liked to order chicken tenders from the kids menu at restaurants. fuck that
dlazz;1536425 wrote:Sushi seems gross to me simply because it's seafood and I don't like seafood.

It's possible I'd actually like it, but will never give it a shot since I've hated almost all seafood I've tried.

If you put other stuff in front of me I'd probably try it.
Dunno if you dislike the "fishy" taste of seafood but clean, fresh sushi/sashimi should not taste like that
Nov 15, 2013 5:35pm
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Nov 15, 2013 5:36 PM
I don't venture too far from what I know I like.

I will not be eating bear anytime soon.
Nov 15, 2013 5:36pm
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Nov 15, 2013 5:38 PM
Mohican00;1536432 wrote:love to try new foods....

somewhat related, I cannot stand picky eaters. Had a gf once who liked to order chicken tenders from the kids menu at restaurants. fuck that



Dunno if you dislike the "fishy" taste of seafood but clean, fresh sushi/sashimi should not taste like that
If she's hot enough yeah
Nov 15, 2013 5:38pm
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Nov 15, 2013 5:42 PM
kept her around for a couple years so I guess it wasn't a big deal
Nov 15, 2013 5:42pm
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Nov 15, 2013 6:16 PM
I have added many things to my list of foods in the last few years that I thought I didn't like but now like...including Brussels sprouts, scallops , zucchini,butter squash, tilapia, eggplant. To name a few thqt come to mind. I don't go to restaurants and take a lot of risks tho
Nov 15, 2013 6:16pm
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Nov 15, 2013 6:17 PM
I will try anything.

I agree with the OP on that.

No one can cook a steak better than me.

It might be a tie, but not better.
Nov 15, 2013 6:17pm
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Nov 15, 2013 7:20 PM
I'll try anything once. I used to be a picky eater when I was a kid but I grew out of it, luckily.
Nov 15, 2013 7:20pm
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Nov 15, 2013 7:47 PM
Ironman92;1536433 wrote:I don't venture too far from what I know I like.

I will not be eating bear anytime soon.
Bear is really good.

I will try anything new as long as its not slimy
Nov 15, 2013 7:47pm
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Nov 15, 2013 7:59 PM
Liver is something I've never actually tasted but I assume I don't like...
Nov 15, 2013 7:59pm
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Nov 15, 2013 8:12 PM
Gblock;1536496 wrote:Liver is something I've never actually tasted but I assume I don't like...
Liver was the only thing in the world my grandpa didn't like. Outside of that he'd eat stuff to make a billy goat puke.

/firstblood'd
Nov 15, 2013 8:12pm
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Nov 15, 2013 9:32 PM
I love trying new things, no big deal if I don't like it but there's no fun in always playing it safe.
Nov 15, 2013 9:32pm
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Nov 15, 2013 9:50 PM
If something doesn't look good to me odds are im not going to try it. If something doesn't smell good to me there is a 0% chance I will try it. Im not very picky, just not into trying shit that doesn't look good.
Nov 15, 2013 9:50pm
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Nov 15, 2013 10:29 PM
Rotinaj;1536549 wrote:If something doesn't look good to me odds are im not going to try it. If something doesn't smell good to me there is a 0% chance I will try it. Im not very picky, just not into trying shit that doesn't look good.
Im the same way. I'd consider myself somewhat of a picky eater, though i have gotten a lot better. If it doesnt pass the look or smell test, chances are I am not trying it. Based upon past experiences, I have a pretty good idea of what I will and will not like.
Nov 15, 2013 10:29pm
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Nov 15, 2013 11:13 PM
Rotinaj;1536549 wrote:If something doesn't look good to me odds are im not going to try it. If something doesn't smell good to me there is a 0% chance I will try it. Im not very picky, just not into trying shit that doesn't look good.
I have a buddy that smells absolutely everything he eats and drinks, drives me crazy.
Nov 15, 2013 11:13pm
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Nov 15, 2013 11:18 PM
Lol I'm not that bad. Just if something has a very noticeable smell that doesn't appeal to me I won't eat it.
Nov 15, 2013 11:18pm