Minor Setback, Parent Style

 Penny decided not to try her vegetables today (asparagus) because it was too green, and then she "might" want to try it but then she didn't and then she wanted us to feed it to her?!

Stephen and got a bit cross unfortunately after I'd spent a while making it, and after she promised that she would at least try each thing.

Also, Harriet has decided that she's not going to try anything new lately either because she sees her sister doing it.

Once we'd calmed down, we let her pick another vegetable instead, so we're going to try stuffed peppers instead.

Just FYI this is what we made:

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  1. Comments11 December 2020 at 16:20

    From FebruaryFilly (Beth):
    The green part is the better part! The whiter ends taste like straw and are very difficult to chew. But it looks like your mum did a good job at cutting off the white ends before she cooked it. So go for the green end!

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  2. Comments11 December 2020 at 16:20

    From Traci Nash:
    Asparagus is one of my most favorite vegetables! It tastes a lot like peas…but even better. Everyone should give it a try! That asparagus looks perfect and is hard to cook.

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  3. Comments11 December 2020 at 16:21

    From Karen:
    Hope you had fun on holiday. We have been away too and tried lots of new food. I agree stay with the green end. I noticed your dad had a picture of eggs done with ham, tomato and cheese but cooked in the oven using muffin tins , have you tried them yet they are yummy. As for Harriet she will she you eating things and she will have to follow you, see who can taste the most in a month ( keep a tally and see if you can beat her) x

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