Luckily, globalization has brought us new cuisines and ingredients, making it possible to get exotic-sounding foods in North American markets. I will never forget the first time I had Cambodian food in Kingston, or the first time I had traditional Indian curry in Montreal, not to mention the experience of having soup des poissons in Cassis, or spicy fish tacos in Mexico. Last weekend I was watching Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations TV show (http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/anthony-bourdain). In this specific episode, he was traveling in Brazil and eating delicacies that I haven’t seeing before. Mind you that Brazil is a large country and unfortunately even though I am Brazilian there was no way I could have experienced every single fruit or dish from that country.
I don’t know if I will ever find out what prompted me to be curious about food but apparently according to some research I have done particular environments can help to foster adventurous eaters. Children learn a lot through observation, and when they see their family eating and enjoying a wide variety of foods, they are more likely to enjoy these tastes themselves. I do not recall seeing my parents eating anything out of the ordinary when I was growing up, but again, whatever was trivial in my house, it may have been exotic in a household located in a different continent. I have to admit that cannot stand liver and tongue. In fact I am picky with fruits and most of the time I will eat a fruits only if cut in small pieces or cooked. I totally hate the texture of liver, but I enjoy eating tripe, oxtail, and fois gras. I do not consider myself a sensation-seeker but I think I am an adventurous-eater and that helps a lot when cooking and being open to trying new foods or wine. Note to self: Find a good recipe for the lamb shank that I have in the house….Thinking…. Moroccan
Breakfast: Omelet with fresh Spanish cheese, half an apple, DanActive with all bran buds, a Brazil nut, and coffee with milk.
Snacks: A pear and chamomile tea.
Lunch: Steamed pork dumpling, steamed seafood dumpling, and a sesame ball with lotus paste for dessert. All from the Chinese supermarket (Nations) near my work.
Dinner: Salmon with a spinach salad dressed with kiwi, Macedonian feta, and candied pecans.
Cheers,
Fernanda
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