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Life - Taste

Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2009

Raising foodies

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Express your love of food to your kids and you'll promote good eaters. Don't feed them separate meals. Expose them to new tastes and culinary experiences as often as possible. And for goodness' sake, eat together.

"My Two-Year-Old Eats Octopus: Raising Children Who Love to Eat Everything" (Bull Publishing, 2009) is a lot to read on the subject — more than 300 pages — but if you're bent on raising a gourmet, this is your Dr. Spock. Author Nancy Tringali Piho's almost scholarly tome seeks to create well-rounded eaters who are open to the tastes and cultural experiences that food offers. Food appreciation starts in utero, she argues, and with your help, continues through life. Intelligent discussion on issues — including how to enjoy your children's company at the table and how to address the food peer pressure imposed by children's friends — guides parents in communicating the meaning and value of good food.