Naturally, it also shapes our taste preferences, exposing our taste buds to certain flavors and textures. Interested in just how much variation there is, Reddit user Kerker1717 made a post on the platform, asking everyone to share the weird food combination that was standard in their household that later people said was not normal.
Continue scrolling to check out the answers they have received and don’t miss the chat we had with foodies Sarah Tuck and Richa Gupta — you’ll find it between the entries.
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“It’s an adventure! And that’s not to say the familiar isn’t also amazing. I like nothing better than perfect softly scrambled eggs on toasted wholegrain bread—it tastes like coming home after a trip away,” Tuck, who’s also the editor of New Zealand’s biggest food magazine Dish.co.nz, added.
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Just remember to at least consider how things come together. To begin, Gupta suggests playing with complementary and contrasting flavors. The former allows ingredients to work in tandem (think peanut butter and bananas), while the latter pairs distinct taste profiles to create a dynamic sensory experience.
“While you’re experimenting, always taste, taste, taste,” Gupta added.
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“When thinking about developing a recipe, it is a little like writing music, thinking about all of the different elements coming together—in this case, I always start with the sweet/salty/bitter/umami balance, but also the texture; do I want an overall soft, smooth texture or would something benefit from a little crunch to contrast?”
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“But the thing is, sweet and savory can also work brilliantly together, like sea salt and dark chocolate, or chili honey with cheese or chicken, so something that might sound weird when you first hear of it might actually make total sense when you take a bite!” the food writer said.
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Turns out, being reluctant to try new foods can be a turn-off, according to research published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. The study provides evidence that the willingness to try new food can influence sexual desirability and is seen by others as a signal of sexual unrestrictedness.
As Richa Gupta said, “If food lovers didn’t experiment with ingredients, and techniques, and challenge the boundaries, the culinary world would be at a standstill.” And by the sound of it, we owe it to them for spicing up not only our meals but also our love lives!
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