Feb. 9, 2026
Did you try any new foods last year?
How did that go?
During the summer, I spend a lot of weekends at various community events. You’d think that would provide the opportunity to try a variety of new foods. But I don’t eat much during festival days because I’m afraid to dig into some messy dish just as a potential customer comes to my booth. Besides, I don’t want to have grease on my hands when I’m handling my books.
But there’s the rest of the year. And limited options in my local area as far as restaurants. In fact, this year we planned to try a new one for our anniversary. Walked in, and they had a sign that said “cash only” and were serving a limited menu. We ended up going elsewhere.
Now, I’ve tried new dishes in favorite restaurants.
But I don’t consider that as new food as they were still “American-style” dishes.
Here’s a confession: I’m bored with cooking and eating. The variety of dietary needs in the household makes meal planning difficult. We’ve fallen into a pattern of repeating the same dishes over and over. At times, I’d rather just munch on a variety of cheese, meats, and crackers than eat a full meal.
I hope your diet has been more adventurous than mine. Feel free to share the new dishes you’ve tried in the comments. And I’m hoping the other authors on this hop have more to share than I do. Find out by following the links below.
As always, until next time, please stay safe. (and warm if you’re in a freezing area!)
Goal update – I’m at 34,800 words. Not as far as I wanted to be, but the characters are switching the plot on me.
I have to admit to a similar reaction to eating these days. We make and enjoy our favourites at home and we’re perpetually disappointed with the fare on offer elsewhere. There seems to be nothing new, merely derivative.
Exactly. But I need a broader array of food that meets the spectrum of needs at home. (and fits in the budget!)
I’ve wondered if it is a change that comes with age. I’m so bored by food and cooking myself. It leads to poor decisions. Nothing is exciting unless it’s bad! 😂 I wish I had access to food choices like in a big city, but from my peaceful suburb/rural area. In China, they have drone delivery! Incredible stuff.
I’ve noticed food choices shrinking even in the bigger grocery stores in my region. Still, it’s a smaller area, and that may make a difference.