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Earlier today my dad asked me if I wanted to try out a bison burger. I turned him down because I didn't particularly want to eat bison, even if it's just a bigger, shaggier version of a cow. I don't know, I guess I just prefer to play it safe with that sort of thing.
Are you guys adventurous eaters or do you play it safe like I do? :kakapo:
I go out to restaurants with an "I'll try something new!" kind of attitude. Then I read the menu, and am overcome with fear that I won't like what I order and that I'll waste all the money/food and OH GOD. I end up being terribly and ask for a burger usually. Sad times.
However, I did go to a Mongolian restaurant once, and quite happily tried some springbok and zebra. Actually very nice. If only I could apply that curiosity to all walks of food.
...You turned down Bison Burgers?!?
If it looks good, I won't turn down something exotic if I can handle it. If it doesn't look good and makes me feel sick, I'd stay away. So, it really depends on what I'm being offered.
Once in a while I get ballsy and I venture out of my comfort zone. But there has to be at least one thing in it that I'm familiar with. If I don't know any of the ingredients, I shy away from it.
NO. Didn't I tell you? You will never eat a burger better than a Bison Burger. PIKE. WHAT THE HELL.
I am initially hesitant to try new foods but generally I figure that I will die one day and so I better eat everything before that day. Same goes for doing things. First time for everything :monster:
I'll try almost anything at least once. That said, I am a picky eater and it's rare that I find something new I like. Though, as I age I seem to be getting better about that!
I will try most things at least once, though not anything.
Like Bunny and several others, I will try a lot of things one time. Unless it's full of onions or mushrooms. But hell, every once in a while I'll try something with mushrooms just to see if I still hate them (I do.)
If I avoided new foods I would never have had this BANGIN sweet potato burrito today. And y'aaaaaaaaaaall, oo lordy.
I will try pretty much anything once. I tend to be a little more cautious at restaurants when I'm spending more money, but even then I'll order something based off of recommendations.
My mom scowled at me when I picked it up, but we brought home a tub of hummus anyway. It's pretty good.
She picked up a jar of Ruffles Ultimate brand dip flavored with bacon. It's freakin' disgusting. I'll eat it anyway because I'm its only hope.
Truth. I have to actually try something a second time before deciding ultimately that I don't like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raist
Same as most people who have posted already, I'll try pretty much anything. I especially love spicy food. I ate most of a Four Horseman Burger once. It was fun until I almost DIED.
I want you to justify your use of the term "playing it safe" in the context of your post, Pike. xD
A Filipino friend once offered me balut. I said no :barf:
See Pike, this is a fine example of when to turn down eating something new. I had balut once and let me tell you, it's not very pleasant. I still can't believe you would turn down bison burgers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessweeee♪
Is balut that "delicacy" of a soft boiled duck egg with a half formed phetus inside of it? Because, sweet jebus. :stare:Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent ProtoSee Pike, this is a fine example of when to turn down eating something new. I had balut once and let me tell you, it's not very pleasant. I still can't believe you would turn down bison burgers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessweeee♪
That being said, I'd probably still try it. I just wouldn't have high hopes. I like being very adventurous with food. I made a dry rub for ribs that used expresso grounds, and some cocao. It turned out great, and I felt like a genius.
Then I learned that I didn't do anything special. :monster: