Comments on: Educating Maria

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:40:36 +0000

Hi angela! Since you struggle with coriander, you might want to see what Valerie and Susan have to say about their own adventures with it. But no worries! There are a ton of other greens within the rainbow! Thanks for telling me Willie Russell wrote Shirley Valentine. How cool. I remember seeing that and loving it too. All the best to you and your “Sandy.” 🙂

By: angela

angela — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:00:17 +0000

Maria how I wish I could love coriander (cilantro). I try and I try and I try. Only yesterday I made some salsa with my lovely mangoes and coriander …. even the smell of the coriander puts me off. So sad such a waste…hope the worms in my compost enjoyed it : )

I loved “Educating Rita” too. Willie Russell the writer has so much insight into the ways of the workings of women’s minds. You might know that he also wrote “Shirley Valentine.” Did you know that they wanted Cher for the role? I’m sure she would have been very good but I’m glad that Pauline Collins got the part instead.

I’m married to a Sandy type and yes it can get a bit difficult at times…and we’re both English!

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:06:55 +0000

Thanks, Nicole! You made me laugh all over again at the notion of how “smart” we are!! Glad to know you loved Defending Your Life. xoxo

By: Nicole O'Shea

Nicole O'Shea — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:00:47 +0000

Oh my gosh, Maria! I know what you mean, I do, I do, I do!!! I am constantly tasting things no-one else does! And loving them while everyone else is looking at me like I am crazy or like they pity me.

Like AmyLu, I loved that scene in Defending Your Life, too. Haven’t thought about it for awhile….nice to think we are “smart,” LOL.

xoxo

Nicole

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:36:42 +0000

Thanks, Marge! It’s always heartening to hear that others taste buds are moving in the same direction as mine. And good to have another buckwheat groat lover reading along.

By: Marge Evans

Marge Evans — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:20:52 +0000

I know exactly what you mean about how food taste. My diet is no where near as pure as yours yet there are things I simply can not eat anymore. I used to crave cheese, and now it smells to me like something rotten. (which I suppose it is) . The other day the office got pizza , I had a vegan pie. I could only eat 2 pieces because it was so salty! Love your writing. btw I love buckwheat groats.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:33:17 +0000

Hi Susan!

Thanks for sharing your progress on the cilantro front. These things really amaze me. We are capable of such transformation, even a little at a time. xo

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:21:14 +0000

Thanks AmyLu! So glad you loved the scen from Defending Your Life. It really helps me keep my sense of humor, too.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:18:08 +0000

Thank you, Valerie! And wow, your cilantro transformation is amazing! It’s an fascinating footnote to the nature/nurture puzzle.

By: SusanV (admin)

SusanV (admin) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:16:34 +0000

Hi Valerie! Actually, by forcing myself to taste it once in a while, I’ve managed to become more tolerant of cilantro. It tastes less like soap now, and I’ve even added small amounts of it to dishes that call for it, though never the full amount. It still doesn’t taste “good” to me, but at least I’m making progress and don’t have to avoid dishes that contain it. Maybe one day I will get to the point where I love it like you!