Try it, you'll like it! (Maybe)

My new goal is to be more open to different foods or types of food. I am working on trying new things, re-trying things that I used to like at one point and trying to expand past foods in my “comfort zone”. I have some success and some not so successful moments…

10 Things I’m Slowly Learning to Like (for the first time or again)
1. Black coffee – I’m down to only ½ a packet of Equal per cup!
2. Green tea – I heard it’s good for you, so I’m giving it a go.
3. Mustard – Dijon for dipping soft pretzels instead of cheese & honey mustard dressing… not bad.
4. Seafood – sushi, sashimi and other fish… not quite venturing to shellfish, lobster or shrimp yet.
5. Red wine – although I don’t like how it turns my teeth purple!
6. Rum & diet – although I can’t stand the morning after taste it leaves, no matter how much I brush my teeth!
7. Curries – I tried it in LA and it’s really not bad, but I couldn’t eat it every day!
8. Chickpeas – not really sure why I decided to try them but for some reason my mom has a lot in our cabinet.
9. Jalapenos – with the food poisoning concerns I’m sticking to canned/jarred.
10. Regular olives – good on salads, but still can’t really eat them plain!

10 Things I’m Trying to Like And Just Can’t Stomach…
1. Black Starbucks coffee – way too bitter! I can barely choke down a cup of Starbucks coffee with 2 packets of Equal!
2. Goji Berries – supposed to be good for you but they taste sick.
3. Instant oatmeal – I had one bad experience last winter with super runny oatmeal and now I can’t even choke down a spoonful.
4. Gin – my boyfriend likes it and it’s probably better for you than beer!
5. Pickles – I always think it would be such a refreshing snack!
6. Yogurt – I don’t know why, it makes my stomach hurt…
7. Veggie burgers – just the thought of slimy cooked mushrooms inside the burger makes me shudder.
8. Diet Pepsi – I’m just a Coke girl… bring it on Pepsi challenge!
9. Tofu – it’s a texture issue.
10. Regular maple syrup – I’m just too spoiled and need the 100% pure which makes it difficult to order pancakes & waffles at a restaurant.

5 Things I’m Trying to Pretend I Don’t Like So I Eat Less Of…
1. Ice cream – but I just can’t give up frozen yogurt so don’t even ask.
2. White bread – trying to eat whole grains instead & make me sooo tired!
3. Ketchup – I can’t limit myself to just a dab!
4. French fries – although sometimes you just need a little grease after a night full of drinking.
5. Margaritas – I can’t just have one!