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If you consider yourself any sort of foodie, trying new foods is probably something you enjoy.
Over the years, I have certainly tried lots of new foods. I have also given foods that I had previously discounted another try. Whether my tastes changed or I didn’t give the foods an honest try to start with, I now love some foods I avoided in the past. I was also raised on a very limited “meat and potatoes” menu that left out so many foods.
We were excited to have a poke bowl place open near us. I have ordered several of the curated bowls on the menu, which are delicious. Hubby wanted to try a drink and ordered a mango smoothie with mango popping boba. Really good! I will have to try a boba tea at some point.
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We have been eating sushi for years. It seems that many people either really like sushi or don’t even want to try it. Once Hubby and I both decided to try it, we have been enjoying it ever since.
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Sweet potato fries were a staple in one of our favorite restaurants. I have been enjoying them ever since, both at home and about every time I see them on a menu when we are dining out. As a result, I rediscovered sweet potatoes in general, after only having them covered with marshmallows on Thanksgiving. Plain, cooked and chopped sweet potatoes have found their way into my lunch salads and bowls.
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For many years I was an avowed bell pepper hater. This came from only trying the green, unripe variety. While I still won’t eat green peppers, I now eat the sweeter, much tastier ripe varieties all the time.
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We waited too long to try avocado, and I do not know why. We started with guacamole and now have at least one avocado in the house at all times. They are essential in Tex-Mex bowls, enchiladas, and some of our favorite weekend breakfasts.
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I kept seeing delicata squash recipes on the internet and decided to try one. I love their sweet, mild texture.
And, Finally
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I love fruit, but didn’t eat blueberries until a few years ago. They are a favorite of hubby’s, but I wasn’t a fan. I think I probably tried a few very tart ones in the past. I finally gave a few hand-picked sweet and juicy blueberries an honest try and I have been eating them ever since.
Currently, I am intrigued by kimchi, and I am always willing to try new fruits and vegetables. The challenge is buying a whole container of an ingredient we may or may not like. I find restaurant meals are a good place to experiment with new foods and flavors. This is a great way to try something new, and you just might love it. 🙂