haven't lost it all yet (ten on tuesday)

1. What is a food that you never thought you would try, but then tried and liked?
When I was younger I was pretty picky (also, my sister was REALLY picky,) so there weren't many new food introductions in my house. As I've gotten older, I've discovered that I'll try pretty much anything, unless it includes foods/spices I know I dislike. But I suppose once I started trying raw foods, I was surprised at how many I wound up loving: oysters, carpaccio, sushi, etc.

2. Do you subscribe to any foodie publications? If so, which ones?
Nope. Not unless you count food blogs ;)

3. What ingredient do you find yourself reaching for the most when you cook?
Pasta. Basil. Recently, brussel sprouts. Cheese. I'm kind of an Italian food junkie, so anything that goes well with noodles!

4. Are there any foods that you hated as a child, but then learned to like as an adult?
I remember vehemently not liking onions. Now I love them, as long as they aren't raw.

5. What do you like to eat that others may consider weird?
Brussel Sprouts? I also love Kraft Macaroni and Cheese mixed with Apple Sauce. It's like the low-brow equivalent of brie and apple slices. I haven't had it in a long time, though.

6. What is the weirdest ingredient you’ve ever cooked with?
Hmm...probably nothing that weird. For me, it was probably spaghetti squash. I'm so adventurous!

7. Do you have any major food allergies?
Nope. But I do get a rash on my skin if I leave citrus juice/residue on it. Especially the skin around my mouth.
8. Is there an ingredient that you would like to cook with, but are intimidated to try?
Eventually I'm gonna go for the 'buy the shellfish while it's still alive and dump it in boilig water when you get home' thing, but for now, it scares me.

9. Do you bake?
Not usually. Nate is better in that department.

10. If you could go on any “foodie” show to compete, which one would it be, and why?
Chopped. But I'd fail miserably, cause half the time I've never even heard of what's in the basket. Or have any idea how to cook it.

-C

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