I think it’s because they are old foods that civilizations grew up around, and also they have complex and strong flavors. People who shy away from strong and complex flavors are seen as less cultured with foods, right? I have a very “cultured” palate for foods but have trouble liking wine, so I say my palate for drinks is uncultured - I do like cocktails a lot, but wine I just usually tolerate, some is ok, none do I find delicious.
Usually people who dislike olives are picky eaters in general. Not always, but if you don’t like them you probably just get lumped in with the picky eaters.
None of it matters, eat what you like, or grow your palate if you want. I have a challenge this year with my coworker who loves wine but is a ridiculously picky eater - I will try wine and he will try foods. We are challenging each other to expand our palates.
Still feels wrong because there are so many food options without olives. I like all of the options you have liste except for raw tomatoes.
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Probably. But a lot of mediterranean food is made without olives as well. Don’t get me wrong olive oil slaps but the olives themselves… Nuh uh.
I think it’s because they are old foods that civilizations grew up around, and also they have complex and strong flavors. People who shy away from strong and complex flavors are seen as less cultured with foods, right? I have a very “cultured” palate for foods but have trouble liking wine, so I say my palate for drinks is uncultured - I do like cocktails a lot, but wine I just usually tolerate, some is ok, none do I find delicious.
Usually people who dislike olives are picky eaters in general. Not always, but if you don’t like them you probably just get lumped in with the picky eaters.
None of it matters, eat what you like, or grow your palate if you want. I have a challenge this year with my coworker who loves wine but is a ridiculously picky eater - I will try wine and he will try foods. We are challenging each other to expand our palates.