On the "acquired taste" thing. I think there are a couple of aspects to it. First I think there is a great deal of social pressure to like the local cuisine in

On the "acquired taste" thing. I think there are a couple of aspects to it. First I think there is a great deal of social pressure to like the local cuisine in addition to whatever family makes. I can't remember where, but I read something linking social pressure and children eating spicy foods (given the pain it can cause folks). The other bit of this is that taste buds change as folks get older. It is completely possible that the nuances that turned you off some times ago refuse to show up.