Five years ago my sweetheart and I were sitting in a restaurant in San Francisco across the table from an engaging couple. We were deep in conversation about gourmet cooking when I asked how they had gotten their children to eat such foods when they were young. They told us about the "No Thank You" portion. A small portion of dinner was served onto each plate and everyone at the table was expected to try it. After eating the minimal amount placed before them they were welcome to say "No Thank You" to a second, larger serving. They could be done. We thought this was wise and implemented it immediately upon our return to Utah.
Fast forward to last night: Tilapia over sauteed onions sprinkled with calamata olives, garlic and basil, topped off with sliced tomatoes, sea salt and pepper served with a side of baked brussel spouts with apples.
They asked for seconds. Well, maybe not on the brussel sprouts, but they loved the tilapia.
I'm thankful for little palates with a large repertoire.
So do it. Give the "No Thank You" portion a try.
6 comments:
we just started that last month!!! love it!
Jodi, What? such gourmet cooking. Do you always cook like that? We are coming over! We had eggo waffles and strawberries.
Love, Joy
Can I start coming to your house for dinner!?
Do you "do" take-out?
Sounds delicious and I love the "no thank you" portion.
Between you and Brandon (the male version of Martha Stewart...) I would love to come to your house for dinner. Although, then I would have to go home and sulk about how bad or a cook I am and how bad my culinary presentations are. Would you be my personal culinary teacher?
PS - Did my friend ever call you? I have been praying for her ALL weekend long with the hopes that she has reached out to you for some sort of support. Thank you for being such a wonderful person to graciously embrace one of my friends that you don't even know. You are amazing.
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