And so the adventure begins...

I am a picky eater.  Most of the foods I like can be found on the kids' menu.  I am trying to change that.
Let me break down some of the foods I eat:

• Potatoes
• Hot dogs
• Eggs
• Macaroni and cheese
• Broccoli
• Cottage cheese
• Most fruit
• Carrots
• Beef
• Pork
• Cheese
• Salt
• Pastries

Surprisingly, the list could go on.  But not much longer.

The list of things I don't eat is longer than most epic poems.  Here's a small selection:

• Turkey
• Chicken
• Salami
• Pepperoni
• Fish
• Pepper
• Curry
• Mustard
• Chili
• Squash
• Beans
• Pickles
• Oranges
• Cauliflower
• Olives
• Tomatoes
• Bell peppers
• Onions
• Cheesecake

 I could go on, but I think you get the picture.

A few days ago, I began actively trying to shorten this list.  Already, it is hard and at times unpleasant.  But I am trying!  To start things off, I ate about a tablespoon of baked beans earlier this week.  I did not relish the slightly mushy texture, but the taste was not as horrific as I remember it being 7 or so years ago.

I am tired of having the most complicated order at the table!  I am tired of being told that 24 is too old to order off the kids' menu!  It's finally time for me to start eating like a grown-up!  So let's adventure off the kids' menu and see what we find....