Kids strange taste buds

Posted by: peppi6

11th Apr 2011 08:50pm

My kids have wanted the strangest mixtures of topping on toast. Like peanut buttter, vegemite, jam and honey all spread together on one slice. Has anyone else had strange requests from their kids?

CAT17

2nd Aug 2011 12:02am

Hi bydesign! I agree with you, it is all about personal tastes and in fact if a child asks for a particular "mixture" on their toast, sandwich etc, let them have it. Children's taste buds are immature and what we think is "yuck"" they just love. I think it is much better to go along with the child's choice than make an issue out of it which can lead to other "eating problems" My eldest daughter took cheese and sweet mustard pickles sandwiches to school every day for years and even though I was worried at first that she would be bored, I gave up and let her have it every day. Even when she was old enough to make her own sandwich she still had the same topping. Jam and tasty cheese was one of my favourites when I was a child and I must admit I am still partial to it!!

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