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Food Aversions

Do you have a food aversion? Does cilantro taste like soap to you? Apparently, that is a genetic trait that thousands of people carry. I don’t have that issue, however I cannot be in the same area as cooked cabbage, or Brussels sprouts— the odor makes me nauseated and for some reason Ratatouille does the same. What about about you?

Foods You Dislike, But Like IN Other Things

For me, the #1 is olives. I can’t stand to eat them whole or alone, But I like them in small pieces and quantities on pizza, in salads, and on nachos. Anything like this for you?

I don't like "X"

I am hopeful this thread can be enlightening, while also being respectful. I am not looking to bash other people’s dislikes of certain items, nor do I want to convince anyone that they should like “X.” Having said that, my oldest friend from HS told me a few years ago that she “did not like vegetables” – not any specific vegetable (which I could understand, there are veg I prefer over others for sure & some I don’t like much at all), but ANY and ALL vegetables. I can understand someone not ‘li…

Most Vile Food?

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Picky Eater Thoughts

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