http://foodgoesinmouth.com/2009/08/your-grandchildren-will-cook/ Original recipes and accompanying ramblings of a young web developer. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:44:13 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://foodgoesinmouth.com/2009/08/your-grandchildren-will-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Black Bean Thai Tacos | Food Goes In Mouth Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:29:24 +0000 http://foodgoesinmouth.com/?p=123#comment-154 [...] a lot of food whilst on the run. Whether it be in a hotel, in a friend’s spiffy apartment, or not a recipe altogether, I’ve had to make do with what I was dealt. Work has since settled down, so I [...] [...] a lot of food whilst on the run. Whether it be in a hotel, in a friend’s spiffy apartment, or not a recipe altogether, I’ve had to make do with what I was dealt. Work has since settled down, so I [...]

]]> http://foodgoesinmouth.com/2009/08/your-grandchildren-will-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Carrie Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:51:20 +0000 http://foodgoesinmouth.com/?p=123#comment-104 I wish people could realize how easy it is to eat healthy and fresh. My husband calls me the queen of the 20 minute meals, but those quick meals are generally some fresh cut of meat and fresh vegetables, both so simple to prepare. But in my opinion the problem is more to the tune of inexperience, palates that have never tried anything beyond most kids' menus at your local diner (lots of white starch with melted cheese). As a parent, I see how important it is to give your kids healthy food from the time they first start eating. Put it in front of them as if it is normal (because it should be) and don't flinch. My son eats beets, brussel sprouts, lima beans...because we eat them and say, "Mmmm, yummy" as we hand him his plate and dig in. I know adults who say, "I don't like vegetables." No vegetables? It's amazing to me what the human body can live on, or rather live without. IMO, people don't cook because they don't actually like fresh food anymore. I've had kids and teenagers at my house who won't eat anything but chicken and potatoes, or hot dogs, or peanut butter and jelly. Most young adults (and even many old adults) I know still eat like children. Make them homemade lamb chops with wilted greens, or shepherds pie, or any kind of fish...and they'd rather go hungry. I hardly enjoy having dinner guests anymore because everyone seems to be so picky with what they eat, bland and narrow in their taste. I'm tired of making my one chicken and rice dish just to be sure everyone will like it. We all have our vices and favorite junk foods, but for some people, the junk food is all they've ever known. (stepping of soap box now...) I wish people could realize how easy it is to eat healthy and fresh. My husband calls me the queen of the 20 minute meals, but those quick meals are generally some fresh cut of meat and fresh vegetables, both so simple to prepare. But in my opinion the problem is more to the tune of inexperience, palates that have never tried anything beyond most kids’ menus at your local diner (lots of white starch with melted cheese). As a parent, I see how important it is to give your kids healthy food from the time they first start eating. Put it in front of them as if it is normal (because it should be) and don’t flinch. My son eats beets, brussel sprouts, lima beans…because we eat them and say, “Mmmm, yummy” as we hand him his plate and dig in. I know adults who say, “I don’t like vegetables.” No vegetables? It’s amazing to me what the human body can live on, or rather live without. IMO, people don’t cook because they don’t actually like fresh food anymore. I’ve had kids and teenagers at my house who won’t eat anything but chicken and potatoes, or hot dogs, or peanut butter and jelly. Most young adults (and even many old adults) I know still eat like children. Make them homemade lamb chops with wilted greens, or shepherds pie, or any kind of fish…and they’d rather go hungry. I hardly enjoy having dinner guests anymore because everyone seems to be so picky with what they eat, bland and narrow in their taste. I’m tired of making my one chicken and rice dish just to be sure everyone will like it. We all have our vices and favorite junk foods, but for some people, the junk food is all they’ve ever known. (stepping of soap box now…)

]]> http://foodgoesinmouth.com/2009/08/your-grandchildren-will-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Cory Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:31:47 +0000 http://foodgoesinmouth.com/?p=123#comment-103 I always find it sad when I see people eating shitty Pace salsa that cost $5 for a tiny jar of crap when I could show them how to make a huge container of the best tasting fresh salsa for under $3 and about 20 minutes time. Then again, I still buy pre-made cookie dough... it's tasty. I always find it sad when I see people eating shitty Pace salsa that cost $5 for a tiny jar of crap when I could show them how to make a huge container of the best tasting fresh salsa for under $3 and about 20 minutes time. Then again, I still buy pre-made cookie dough… it’s tasty.

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