Nothing is tastier than “forbidden fruit”—especially when it’s eaten raw and isn’t overcooked to mush! BTW, what’s that thing on the fence in the last panel? Looks kinda like a car fender.
From Lynn’s Comments: One of the things I loved about Ontario was the fall markets. I looked forward to the bins of apples, the many varieties of pumpkins, sweet corn, home-canned pickles, fresh produce and baking. All around us would be the spectacular colours of the fall leaves and the smell of frost in the air. Some memories come back in Technicolor!
It’s amazing how some young peole that are out on their own, forget about the hours spent at the dinner table refusing to eat the veggies they now think are great.
It just means they needed to be more involved with the food/meal process before they left home. Our son left for college already knowing how to cook. He continues to be an excellent cook in his adult life. He can make naan from scratch and he’s got a few curry recipes that are awesome.
Perhaps the issue was that Ellie cooked the life out of those veggies. I know someone whose mother cooked everything to mush and to this day, she doesn’t like veggies much because that’s the only way she ever ate them growing up.
Don’t tell my mother, but not for the reasons you may think. Mike has been shown eating fresh fruit for snacks for years. Elly, on the other hand, has almost always pushed away fruit in favor of cake or pastries.
The secret of getting kids to try new foods. When they tell you they don’t like something, just say it is because they are not old enough to like it yet. then they are always willing to try it again over time to see if they are old enough to like it yet….amazingly they sometimes ARE.
WaywardWind about 2 months ago
I learned the same lesson when I moved away from home.
GirlGeek Premium Member about 2 months ago
Everybody learns that lesson as they enter adulthood
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Nothing is tastier than “forbidden fruit”—especially when it’s eaten raw and isn’t overcooked to mush! BTW, what’s that thing on the fence in the last panel? Looks kinda like a car fender.
CatonaPC© about 2 months ago
Leaving home means discovering what ‘hunger’ is.
Gizmo Cat about 2 months ago
From Lynn’s Comments: One of the things I loved about Ontario was the fall markets. I looked forward to the bins of apples, the many varieties of pumpkins, sweet corn, home-canned pickles, fresh produce and baking. All around us would be the spectacular colours of the fall leaves and the smell of frost in the air. Some memories come back in Technicolor!
VegaAlopex about 2 months ago
I take it that the blue money was $5 Canadian with Wilfrid Laurier on it. I assume this was before the loonies and toonies.
Khpg about 2 months ago
This has some really pretty art to it. Wonder how long it takes to create one with so much detail. These days with digital art it’s easier I’m sure.
Funniguy about 2 months ago
… and, Ramen Noodles too.
Atewl about 2 months ago
I guess Mike has found his replacement for Rhetta.
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
“Bone idea”…..?
ctolson about 2 months ago
It’s amazing how some young peole that are out on their own, forget about the hours spent at the dinner table refusing to eat the veggies they now think are great.
BJDucer about 2 months ago
I gotta admit, my taste buds never caught onto the idea that carrots, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc., have ever tasted good.
MC4802 Premium Member about 2 months ago
After I lived away from my parents, supporting myself for a few years, I discovered my parents had gained immensely in wisdom and intelligence.
Love veggies and fruits, a good market is a blessing.
moosemin about 2 months ago
No matter, Michael. Mom will have her celebratory moment when YOU have kids that keep you and your future wife up all night!
oish about 2 months ago
You mean veggies don’t come from a can?
Gasp!
ladykat about 2 months ago
LOL!
Cactus-Pete about 2 months ago
Go half on corn? What does that mean?
CultofFarley about 2 months ago
Ooga Farley!
Booga Farley!
Googa Farley!
Booga Farley!
The Great_Black President about 2 months ago
And to think Michael was worried he was going to be called “Avacadohead” for the rest of his life.
Anon4242 about 2 months ago
It just means they needed to be more involved with the food/meal process before they left home. Our son left for college already knowing how to cook. He continues to be an excellent cook in his adult life. He can make naan from scratch and he’s got a few curry recipes that are awesome.
kamoolah about 2 months ago
Now if there were beans, the next day all of Michael and Weeder’s classmates would need to wear gas masks.
kathleenhicks62 about 2 months ago
Cooking them correctly is the clue.
GKBOWOOD Premium Member about 2 months ago
So long as he keeps on eating the veggies – that’s all that matters!
QuietStorm27 about 2 months ago
Also don’t tell mom you didn’t wash that carrot! Yuck!
HodgeElmwood about 2 months ago
Perhaps the issue was that Ellie cooked the life out of those veggies. I know someone whose mother cooked everything to mush and to this day, she doesn’t like veggies much because that’s the only way she ever ate them growing up.
lnrokr55 about 2 months ago
Imaginary small town America looks nice on Sunday eh!
howtheduck about 2 months ago
Don’t tell my mother, but not for the reasons you may think. Mike has been shown eating fresh fruit for snacks for years. Elly, on the other hand, has almost always pushed away fruit in favor of cake or pastries.
kamoolah about 2 months ago
Why are those guys so focused on eating healthy? Canada has single-payer.
hudie48 about 2 months ago
Always did enjoy a sugar-sweet carrot fresh out of the garden.
Comictator II about 2 months ago
Use all your senses. It’s also a panaroma!
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
“Don’t tell my mother”… What, because Weed and Elly talk to each other a couple of times a week? Is it because Weed is actually April’s father?
sbwertz about 1 month ago
The secret of getting kids to try new foods. When they tell you they don’t like something, just say it is because they are not old enough to like it yet. then they are always willing to try it again over time to see if they are old enough to like it yet….amazingly they sometimes ARE.