Help me understand fussy eaters!

stealther · 13-03-2006, 11:32 AM

I really don’t understand them. We have a party coming up at the end of the month and my other half made the mistake of asking our guests whether they like certain meals or not. Four out of the eight people attending have raised objections in one way or another.

So out of the following meals not one can be agreed upon.

Chilli
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Chicken Stew
Beef Casserole
Sausage & Mash
Chicken Curry

So that’s exhausted all our ideas based on what we have in our freezer.

I am just about ready to cancel the whole thing and name and shame them to the rest but I am not aloud to do this.

There are things that I don’t like but I will eat anything, I just maybe won’t enjoy it. Can’t understand why people can be so fussy.

So we have a vegetarian who doesn’t like meat or most vegetables so as far as I can tell lives on cheese and potatoes as long as its not mashed.

Then we have someone who wont eat Beef or mince because they don’t like the texture.

One who doesn’t like Sausages as if every sausage tastes the same, and finally the last one who doesn’t know whether he likes Casserole because hes not had it before!

Give me strength its called TRYING SOMETHING NEW.

I new the Veg was going to be a problem so we were prepared for this and would have used veggie sausages or quorn mince but to be stumped by every idea is a joke.

Anyway I feel that we should just decide on a meal not tell them and cook it. If they eat it great if not they go hungry. The other half says we cant do that. What do you think?

Bat-man · 13-03-2006, 11:39 AM

What about a buffet salad where guests can choose what they have?
The 'core' of the salad could be a choice of meat, cheese, egg or 'nothing'.

vizslaraner · 13-03-2006, 11:40 AM

How about a Gumbo. Loads of veggies, a few prawns, and a little chili powder just to spice it up a bit.

pbirkett · 13-03-2006, 11:44 AM

I'm a pretty fussy eater (although TBH, most of the things you listed i probably would have eaten), but really, people arent in charge of what they like or dont like.

For example, a lot of people dont understand me not liking onion, but to me, eating it makes me feel physically sick.

Does that help you understand?

mason · 13-03-2006, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bat-man

What about a buffet salad where guests can choose what they have?
The 'core' of the salad could be a choice of meat, cheese, egg or 'nothing'.

Thats what I would- maybe a little bit of everything?

Then they have the choice- and if the dont eat anything or someone grumbles then throw them out!!!

**Ian J** · 13-03-2006, 11:48 AM

I agree with Bat-man and a buffet would be the obvious answer. If you wanted to do a hot buffet you could do bowls of chilli, curry and bolognaise and serve with a choice of rice or baked potatoes or similar.

Personally I would do a cold buffet though as it's easier

mjn · 13-03-2006, 11:49 AM

If they're hungry, they'll eat it!

Mac Man · 13-03-2006, 11:49 AM

Get some new mates that aren't so damn fussy

What you've suggested above is about as mainstream as you get. It's not as if you're doing squid, sweetbreads, caviar or truffles is it. Jeeeez.

TBH honest I've never, ever asked friends what I should make them at a dinner party. I've only ever asked people I don't so know well whether are veggie or not.

I'd cook something and to hell with them. It's your house, you're cooking so the least they can do, as mum used to say, "is try some".

Honestly... some people...

stealther · 13-03-2006, 11:53 AM

I had the buffet idea as well, Was trying to do it without spending any money but looks like thats not going to happen.

pbirkett I dont understand because there are more than 1 type of onion it tastes different depending how you cook it or dont. The chances are you have eaten loads of things its in yet you claim it makes you physically sick to eat it.

Monty Burns · 13-03-2006, 11:55 AM

Pah!

Just drag out the pizza delivery menu's and tell em to get there cash out

DJT75 · 13-03-2006, 11:57 AM

I'll come, sounds like they'll be loads left over for me to scoff.....

stealther · 13-03-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian J

I agree with Bat-man and a buffet would be the obvious answer. If you wanted to do a hot buffet you could do bowls of chilli, curry and bolognaise and serve with a choice of rice or baked potatoes or similar.

Personally I would do a cold buffet though as it's easier

The Hot buffet is not a bad idea as I have all the ingredients and like you say could just make some baked potatoes and some rice very easily.

colinwheeler · 13-03-2006, 12:25 PM

Fondue!!!!!!! Make one with plain cheese and one with cheese and bacon or something like that. They are dirt easy and quick to make and you can serve with salads and fruits. This should satisfy almost everybody.