And some that fail
I hesitate to blog about the failures, but I today I will because:
- Although my kids turned up their nose to me, your kids are probably not as stubborn.
- It takes MANY times offering a food before a child tries it. The younger you start them, the more successful it will be.
- My failures can be time consuming! I would have so much more to blog about if I included them once in a while.
So, last night after a long, long day, I set out to make dinner. Chicken (that got burned to a crisp), rice they wouldn’t eat, and peas (that I tried to make a white sauce for and the sauce was too runny it didn’t stick to the pea).
They wouldn’t eat the rice because I got crazy and made 100% sweet brown rice. Prior attempts have been mixed with white rice. I cooked it in a rice cooker with chicken broth, and added parmesan to the top. I thought it tasted pretty good. Here is what they thought:
Flip flopper, “Uh…. Nu-oh. There is something wrong with this.” She’s starting to talk like a teenager.
Cereal boy, “Why is there an aftertaste?”
Ketchup boy, “You try to guess what I think of it?” Me, “You like it!”. Ketchup boy, “Wrong! I don’t”
Other posts about brown rice: It’s superior, Sweet Brown Rice, Fruit Rice
Posted: November 11th, 2008 under Dinner, Whole Grains.
Tags: brown rice, failures, free, healthy dinners, healthy food, ideas, kids, kids try new food
Comments
Comment from Tim Rosanelli
Time November 11, 2008 at 8:46 am
Oh man! I have heard this so many times. Sometimes, I really like something and still hear the whines from my kids.
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Comment from Debbie Davis
Time November 11, 2008 at 8:50 am
It happens to the best of us! I love celebrating family, food, fun and friends. Please stop by and say hello soon. (:
Comment from Autumn
Time November 11, 2008 at 5:12 pm
I LOVE ketchup boy!! Glad to know all of your meals are not masterpieces!! 
Comment from Whitney
Time November 11, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I gave you an award on my blog today. It’s a chance to let you know I like your blog and point other readers in your direction. Keep the posts comin.
Comment from Jen
Time November 11, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Thanks for the #2 statement. I am trying to get my daughter (she’s 2 1/2) to eat healthy dinners. She will only eat a few things (mac n cheese, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, etc.) After visiting with her doctor last week, we are NOT making a “kid” dinner for her any more. She gets what we eat, which is healthy. We have done this for 4 nights so far, and she has yet to eat more than one bite. But we have hope. The reminder that it takes kids many times to try new foods is a great one.
Comment from Amy
Time November 11, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Glad to hear I’m not alone. Thanks for the award Whitney.
Comment from Lori
Time November 11, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I stumbled on your blog and loved this post. I just found some really good sneaky things to put into my kiddos food. I throw spinach into their brownies and then process white beans and use them as a subsitute for shortening in cookies. Kids can’t tell!
Comment from Amy
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:23 am
Thanks Lori! I had no idea about white beans. I’m trying this one for sure!
Comment from Manuela
Time November 17, 2008 at 4:08 am
I too have had disasters such as this – normally when I have tried to do much in one day and mess up the recipe when cooking! Probably best for me to leave experimenting in the kitchen for days when I have more time.
Comment from Megan
Time November 11, 2008 at 8:41 am
ketchup boy is hilarious! I’m just happy to know I’m not the only one who suffers dinner failures on occassion. I’m glad your trip was so much fun!