Dinner has become my least favorite meal of the day. And those who know me well, know that is a sad thing for me. It has become such an awful occasion because my kids hate my cooking. Again, so sad. Like a knife to the heart, really. I have somehow turned my children into such picky eaters that I think they might never know how delicious different foods can be.
You see, I am a lover of food. I peruse cookbooks when I go to the library and I watch endless hours of cooking shows. I try out new recipes and different techniques all the time at our house. And my kids are apt to wander into the kitchen saying, “Something smells good. What is it?” Then they see what I’m cooking, turn up their noses and give a resound-ing, “YUCK!”
I have tried every trick I know as a mother and amateur chef to entice their palates. But they really stick to what they know. My poor daughter doesn’t eat meat, outside an occasional chicken nugget or slice of bacon. My son, won’t try any new vegetables, sighting one of two reasons 1) he tried that when he was a baby and doesn’t like it OR 2) since your taste buds fall off every seven years when he turns 8 he’ll be game to try some new stuff. I can’t wait for birthday #8. We are so having Quiche Lorraine.
I have thought about not buying any of their favorites and just making them eat the yucky stuff I cook but, is it really worth it? I mean, I still get to cook all the wonderful food my husband and I love. My kids really are getting what their bodies need despite their lack of adventure. I think I will just wait patiently and dish myself up another helping. And turn dinner back into what I love best…time with my family.
Oh and btw, if you are looking for a lavish dish for your family tonight, I have one. This recipe is not low on calories, but WOW! The flavor is out of sight. Add a salad and dinner is served. You might even have enough leftover for lunch the next day (add some store bought roasted/grilled chicken and it is sooo good.)
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Don't you mean "taste fuds"...?
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