foods i don't like
yes folks, you heard it right. foods... i DON'T like. what, vegans can't be picky? oh, i don't think so. contrary to popular belief, vegans tend to open up their options once meat and dairy is out of the picture. omnis fall back on meats and maybe a dozen or so veggies. vegans tend to try it all. so here we go.

fresh herbs. parsley and cilantro tie for first position, with basil following in a very close 2nd. however, once they're cooked, they're fine. it must just be some sort of volatile oils that i really can't stand. completely overpowers the rest of the flavors in the food it's supposed to be garnishing. no good.

quinoa, most carbonated sodas, black tea, and too much spinach in one sitting all tie for "makes my teeth feel gross." is it phosphorus eating at my enamel? dunno. just don't like it.

beets (bleh. too earthy.)

black olives. ew. ew-ew-ew. i suppose this applies to any of those "gourmet olives" too. gimme typical american salty olives with a pimiento and i am happy as a lamb.

papaya. ohgod! get it away! can't explain it. it never seems like it's supposed to be eaten. the flavor and texture are just wrong. wrong i say!

fresh bell peppers. volatile oils again? dunno. they're damn good after they're cooked though.

red delicious apples. seriously. they may be red, but they sure aren't delicious. they should change the name to red mealy apples. (i don't think i like macintosh apples either. can't remember.

brazil nuts. ugh! what the hell kind of "nut" is that anyway! dude! bleh! i can't explain it, cause i hadn't had one in a long time, but i think it also might be the texture. but maybe mostly the flavor.

and yes my friends. coffee. much too acidic for my tastes. i've made cakes and cookies with just a teensy bit in them, and it just never tasted good. in fact, i'd keep burping and tasting coffee, and feeling even more acidic. so no, coffee is not my friend. not at all. it does smell good though.

surely the list could go on and on. i haven't tried every fruit and veggie out there. but maybe some day. we'll see what the future holds.