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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 09:48 AM Original message |
You can lead kids to broccoli, but you can't make them eat |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
1. a lump of broccoli may not be appealing |
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enlightenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:56 AM Response to Reply #1 |
13. I love veg. I despise broccoli. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:50 AM Response to Reply #13 |
22. PEAS!!! |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:52 AM Response to Reply #13 |
23. I never met a true broccoli hater before! |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
2. Broccoli quiche is delicious and nutritious. You can toss broccoli w/pesto. Drizzle the nacho cheese |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
3. But many kids love fresh salad... |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 12:04 PM Response to Reply #3 |
26. I'm weird. I've always been the opposite with broccoli. |
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Smarmie Doofus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
4. The unpopularity of broccoli is one of life's enduring mysteries. |
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WatsonT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:13 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Ha! |
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surrealAmerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:49 AM Response to Reply #4 |
11. That puzzled me too. |
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Mariana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 12:02 PM Response to Reply #11 |
25. I bet overcooking is the problem. |
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WatsonT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
5. Prepare it as best as possible |
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enlightenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:19 AM Response to Reply #5 |
20. Bad move to force a kid to eat. |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
7. I read before that many vegetables actually taste different to different people. |
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KurtNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
8. YES you can! Deep fry it, salt it and serve it with catsup. |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:52 AM Response to Reply #8 |
12. dip it in batter first, then fry it! |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:58 AM Response to Reply #8 |
14. See, for me it's the opposite--I love well-cooked, soft broccoli |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:01 AM Response to Reply #8 |
16. Faux-fried shrimp with cocktail sauce. One of my vegetarian offerings. Use broccoli or cauliflower |
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Cairycat (454 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
9. I get so tired of how school cooks are just too stupid to properly |
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madmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
10. Why even cook it? Serve it raw with carrots and a healthy vegie dip. |
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jp11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
15. Seems like an issue of not preparing the food properly AND parents still |
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Shagbark Hickory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
17. Brocolli is one of my favorite things to eat. What's wrong with people and kids these days?! |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
18. So much depends on how veggies are prepared |
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LeftishBrit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
19. I really like broccoli, but it's got to be well-cooked |
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Cairycat (454 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
21. So, no suggestions on how to |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-21-11 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
24. Well, fortunately... |
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