There is only one picky eater in our family. It’s astounding the things this child believes he doesn’t like: any dried fruit, all berries, all vegetables except for carrots, asparagus, and broccoli. Considering how often kale, bok choy, cabbage, salad, tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, and any and all dried fruits and berries make it into our regular menu lineup, lack of exposure is not at the root of Number 2′s food fetishes. However, because we’ve held firmly to the rule that all things served at the table must be consumed at some quantity, our picky 6 yr. old has developed the art of embracing the vegetables before him, and consuming them without visible displeasure. Amazing, I know. I recently asked him how he learned not to gag while eating vegetables. We compared notes, and thought we’d share our lists with you: Number 2′s Guide to Not Gagging: 1. Eat the […]