tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post2427089085750238880..comments2024-02-14T01:03:32.678+01:00Comments on THE GREAT BIG VEGETABLE CHALLENGE: Tale of an Urban ForagerCharlotte Humehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18168363478317650666noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-27204695131237290732008-11-05T21:43:00.000+01:002008-11-05T21:43:00.000+01:00I would love you to do a book on fruit.for me and ...I would love you to do a book on fruit.for me and my family fruit is the problem.<BR/> my family loves veg but strangely are not too keen on fruitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-47485021559374279652008-10-27T12:58:00.000+01:002008-10-27T12:58:00.000+01:00Elengil This must be really hard for you - its so ...Elengil <BR/>This must be really hard for you - its so difficult to know how to help a child to change - especially when they are <BR/>older and in their teenage years.<BR/>You should, for fun, if nothing else, start off by trying the supertasters test - just need some blue food colouring and a little paper and a cotton swab and a tongue - you count the papillae - here is the test.http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/articles/senses/tongue_experiment.shtml<BR/><BR/>Maybe she is a supertaster - which makes her more sensitive to flavours that others can't detect. On the other hand if she isnt - then this test will give you a starting block to help her to move on really slowly and really gently...change takes a long time and if she has built up a kind of fear of different tastes and textures it will take a time and a lot of patience to erode some of that.<BR/><BR/>Start off by making a list together of all the vegetables she does like - and all the ones she says she hates. Then get her to chose some new vegetables that she might like to try. The thing to remember is that it is fine to hate some foods - but you can't ban an entire food group.<BR/>Are there any spices or flavourings that she enjoys - garlic? Would she maybe like to try a mild leek and potato soup - it is smooth and based on potato which is a very mild tasting vegetable, the leeks are pureed within the soup so there are no upsetting textures and then just work from there - build on what she likes, what she already enjoys - in a sense build on the positive. <BR/><BR/>I dont think all children do learn to like things by simply repeatedly eating them - but what worked with my son was trying the same food in very different ways. And building on the very few things he liked combining it with new textures new tastes, very slowly.<BR/>Would you tell me what she does like so I can suggest some starting blocks?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-74018559324190307382008-10-20T11:29:00.000+01:002008-10-20T11:29:00.000+01:00A plea from the heart.My teenage daughter simply d...A plea from the heart.<BR/><BR/>My teenage daughter simply doesn't like most food. I think she has very sensitive tastebuds so most flavours are unpleasant for her and she complains that things are highly spiced when we can only just taste anything. She will not touch tomatoes or mushrooms. She dislikes spices, herbs, curry powder, onions, most vegetables, salty food and strong cheese.<BR/><BR/>We have tried leaving her to find food she liked - she ended up eating fats, sugar and carbohydrate. We tried getting her to cook. She will cook happily, but she won't eat what she's cooked.<BR/><BR/>We now insist that she eats what we eat, but it's dificult - she hasn't grown to like food by repetition. Lunchboxes are a nightmare - but given money to buy lunch she buys chips and chocolate.<BR/><BR/>Do you have any suggestions?elengilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984889379270919998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-41089417666976697282008-10-04T12:17:00.000+01:002008-10-04T12:17:00.000+01:00There's a foraging map of wild foods available in ...There's a foraging map of wild foods available in Bristol on the net somewhere. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, we're trying to compile a London Foraging resource, www.londonforager.com <BR/><BR/>We need recipes, ideas and all sorts so if anyone fancies contributing, that would be great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-63938055645279329942008-09-26T21:20:00.000+01:002008-09-26T21:20:00.000+01:00You should definitely do a Fruit Challenge! I love...You should definitely do a Fruit Challenge! I love your blog. It reminds me of...well, me! :)Pamela Wittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568402153108215588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-66067056191667708962008-09-21T19:00:00.000+01:002008-09-21T19:00:00.000+01:00Lee Ann - I know - the Burberry lady was box offic...Lee Ann - <BR/>I know - the Burberry lady was box office material. There should be a burberry fruit...hadnt thought of that. <BR/><BR/>Pat you are welcome. I have to get into fruit mode - its very different to vegetablesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-54502946537370184332008-09-21T04:25:00.000+01:002008-09-21T04:25:00.000+01:00An A to Zed of fruit would be fantastic, and I wis...An A to Zed of fruit would be fantastic, and I wish there had been video of that interaction, especially the part with the Burberry lady. <BR/><BR/>Humm. Burberry. Is there actually such a fruit as a burberry? It's a bit too good to be true, Burberry having trouble with the mulberries...Lee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077334476117888238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-82002137418520984092008-09-19T09:26:00.000+01:002008-09-19T09:26:00.000+01:00Thanks for another super blog Charlotte. Ohhhh an ...Thanks for another super blog Charlotte. Ohhhh an A-Z of fruit... That would be quite interesting. Mulberries are lovely!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495028405455874666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-67990428605627743072008-09-18T08:41:00.000+01:002008-09-18T08:41:00.000+01:00PoistsThanks. I have been staring at some elderber...Poists<BR/>Thanks. <BR/>I have been staring at some elderberries three gardens away across from my house. But its all flats so I don't know who owns them - if indeed anyone knowsa bout them....very frustrating.<BR/>CharlotteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-74393436389726615762008-09-16T20:21:00.000+01:002008-09-16T20:21:00.000+01:00Love the story about the mulberries. My mother use...Love the story about the mulberries. My mother used to stop on the side of the road in WASHINGTON DC and the surrounding areas to pick elderberries (which are fantastic). They grow similar to blackberries in that they are weed like in growth capabilities and bramble bush in actual look. She always had a bandana, long sleeved shirt, gloves and a basket in the car just in case. <BR/><BR/>I would love to see what you do with fruit as it seems like my son will eat any and all fruits. <BR/>Cheers,<BR/>eliPoistshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722453388797552787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-80590304463710018882008-09-16T09:49:00.000+01:002008-09-16T09:49:00.000+01:00StefNo fruit at all? Thats bonkers. You could tric...Stef<BR/>No fruit at all? Thats bonkers. You could trick him and ask if eats tomatoes...<BR/>Ch<BR/><BR/>Top Veg - they were all frozen whilst I made up my mind. They are such a find I didnt want to squander them at all. Am going in to check the pumpkins this afternoon! Will report backAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-68712781971626422992008-09-16T05:55:00.000+01:002008-09-16T05:55:00.000+01:00A friend (in his 30s) just told me today that he d...A friend (in his 30s) just told me today that he doesn't like any fruit - not a single one. I was in shock!! He could use your challenge!Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248736087756634030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-49860136445657715812008-09-15T13:14:00.000+01:002008-09-15T13:14:00.000+01:00Welcome back! Great to see you are back in action...Welcome back! Great to see you are back in action. <BR/>What did you do with the mulberries - all that juice, and those stained hands, evoke great memories of mulberry jam!<BR/>How big are the school pumpkins - are any ready for picking yet, or are you waiting for Halloween?<BR/>TopVegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-61580551382845536052008-09-15T09:50:00.000+01:002008-09-15T09:50:00.000+01:00Fruit is a fab idea! Get yourselves a copy of the ...Fruit is a fab idea! Get yourselves a copy of the Jane Grigson Fruit Book for starters - it's a gold mine of fruity info and a culinary classic!<BR/><BR/>Mulberries are gorgeous - I know the location of a venerable tree in Ely but haven't checked it out for years - hope someone is enjoying the harvest (more likely the fruit is splatting on the cars parked below!) There is also a beautiful ancient Mulberry tree in the garden of Gainsborough's House in Sudbury.<BR/><BR/>Bring back love for the fruit trees of England!!!!<BR/><BR/>Celia :)Celia Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776686088752602321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-3424110504828040772008-09-15T09:05:00.000+01:002008-09-15T09:05:00.000+01:00SylvieYeh - but you have to adopt a new approach b...Sylvie<BR/>Yeh - but you have to adopt a new approach back in Manchester. You think there arent foraging opportunities but you are wrong ... its just well hidden.<BR/>XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-78926467066714347642008-09-14T18:05:00.000+01:002008-09-14T18:05:00.000+01:00Fruit sounds like a great way to go! I've never ha...Fruit sounds like a great way to go! I've never had mulberries. Having just moved back into Manchester, I'm missing all the forraging opportunities I had when I live in a small town in Yorkshire.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-68718594382744992322008-09-14T09:05:00.000+01:002008-09-14T09:05:00.000+01:00Amanda,Fruit would be fun I think - and there is s...Amanda,<BR/>Fruit would be fun I think - and there is so much you can do that is different. It would be good to learn jam-making skills as well!<BR/><BR/>Nowheymamma - Great idea. I wish we could pick blueberries for free here they are so expensive to buy.<BR/><BR/>David Hall - Lovely to see your beautiful daughter getting older in your profile shot! Book is going well I think. We are talking at the Abergavenny Food Festival next weekend!<BR/><BR/>Rosa's Yummy Yums - now theres a great name! Mulberries taste really different to other soft fruit - they are quite grown up in taste, not too sweet and quite perfumed, a bit like red wine in a way. hard to describe.<BR/><BR/>Jenny - thakn you for that link. I will look forward to reading it all. <BR/><BR/>Muppet - I love the idea of a map for urban foragers. that makses me think....London could be mapped in a whole new light!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Bellini V - Mulberries. you must try them - can you get them where you live? They have a unique taste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-13268748382706580622008-09-13T16:34:00.000+01:002008-09-13T16:34:00.000+01:00Yes please DO FRUIT! Such a great story Charlotte....Yes please DO FRUIT! Such a great story Charlotte. It would make great TV.Amanda at Little Foodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262887792010049693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-20212006392771915152008-09-13T13:41:00.000+01:002008-09-13T13:41:00.000+01:00Great story!A bank near my aunt's house used blueb...Great story!<BR/><BR/>A bank near my aunt's house used blueberry bushes in its landscaping, and no one picked them. We used to go early in the morning before the bank opened to "make a withdrawl."Nowheymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977594440010163078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-69325235521944796962008-09-13T09:37:00.000+01:002008-09-13T09:37:00.000+01:00Good to see you back Charlotte, another very funny...Good to see you back Charlotte, another very funny story too. The best bit for me was, 'You must have fruit, yes.'<BR/><BR/>I'm well thanks, now that the week from hell has passed. How has the book been going?<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>David xDavid Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151266175667351992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-2123263236773279512008-09-13T09:30:00.000+01:002008-09-13T09:30:00.000+01:00Wow, great! I've never had mulberries...Thanks for...Wow, great! I've never had mulberries...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog and for leaving a comment!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-75924932593850898962008-09-13T08:24:00.000+01:002008-09-13T08:24:00.000+01:00Fruit sounds like a super idea!! i got a list off ...Fruit sounds like a super idea!! i got a list off wiki once and ticked off all the fruits i had tried, probably needs updating but i blogged it.<BR/><BR/>http://jennybridger.blogspot.com/2007/10/temperate-fruits-rosaceae-family-pome.html <BR/><BR/>i think the post previous to that is a veg one too.<BR/><BR/>i made a lovely "A" recipe - Apple and Apricot muffins i made them yesterday!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924464954110007674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-52362327771003207182008-09-13T08:05:00.000+01:002008-09-13T08:05:00.000+01:00An idea that's catching on slowly is one of urban ...An idea that's catching on slowly is one of urban food maps - where food resources that are available to urban foragers are shown on the internet. It's mostly fruits that's growing on public land, but there's no reason that landowners who have fruiting trees (do they even know???) but don't want the hassle of collecting the fruit could add them to the list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12544410769085683224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-46688199012938420642008-09-13T07:18:00.000+01:002008-09-13T07:18:00.000+01:00Well I have never had a mulberry...so fruit may ju...Well I have never had a mulberry...so fruit may just be the next big frontier. Think of all the exotic fruits out there...if only people could send you varieties from all over the world.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.com