I freely admit to being a picky eater. And I even understand why I became that way. It doesn't change the fact that I rarely sample things I have never had befo

I freely admit to being a picky eater. And I even understand why I became that way. It doesn't change the fact that I rarely sample things I have never had before. Growing up we were constantly told to eat everything on our plates because there were kids starving somewhere else. And I was forced to sit at a table and stare at food I absolutely hated the taste or texture of for hours. Watched it get cold. Get even worse tasting. And still I sat. As I became an adult I was able to eat what I wanted and refuse things that I didn't. I developed a taste for things I like, and constantly work to refine those flavors. I cook all the time, I use smokers, grills and ovens, we hand raise our own cows, pigs, birds and fish along with a large garden that I eat very little out of but my wife loves. I love looking for the ultimate version of the particular food that I enjoy eating. But I still have no desire to try anything "new" not out of ignorance, but because I don't have to.