Food we think we like but don't.

We never keep tomatoes in the fridge but most still have no taste. Casdon Our daughter told us about picolo ones but we've never seen them. The tomatoes abroad are wonderful.

Aubergines, they look so lovely, all purple and shiny, that sometimes can’t resist buying them. Don’t like the taste though!

We grow our own tomatoes and they do taste far nicer than the supermarket ones, but I must admit I don't eat nearly as much fruit in this country as I do when I'm abroad because the taste is worlds apart.

Store bought cakes. They make them look so pretty, but then I am so disappointed with either texture or taste. Soggy crust on a cheesecake, etc. My DH doesn't eat sweets, so every once in a while I will buy a slice from a shop, but it just doesn't satisfy the craving.

Agree with champagne. It is celebratory, but just doesn't taste good to me.

Oh, and polenta. Soggy baby food!

Herbal teas. The names sound wonderful but they all taste like weak washing up water to me.

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Herbal teas. The names sound wonderful but they all taste like weak washing up water to me.

Ooh yes, they often sound amazing, but with very few exceptions, they rarely live up to expectations!

Fish and chips - looks and smells so appetising, but after eating them (which is very rare) I just feel nauseous (it's the grease). Same with cream cakes (especially cheesecake) too sickly.
Guinness - looks so creamy, but it's bitter!

Strawberries, they look very tempting but in reality they are often tasteless & not very sweet & juicy at all. Occasionally I manage to pick up a punnet that taste just like the ones I remember from my childhood but mostly they’re a disappointment now.

Commercial strawberries are very different to home grown strawberries.

Try growing the variety “Victoria” a really old fashioned but oh so lovely strawberry.

Avocados. Don't really like them at all, even though I think I do.

Another one for the tasteless Herbal teas as well. They sound so tempting, but are only mainly a cup of hot water.

Lobster - always so exciting, but then a big disappointment!

Sourdough bread. Such a hard crust it can break teeth and has a strange, well, sour, taste! Also very expensive.

Oh, and seconding herbal teas. With the exception of peppermint, they taste like scented bath water.

I have a philosophy:-

I am a "strong tea drinker" but when I am not at home, I drink Coffee, because, A bad cup of coffee tastes better than a bad cup of Tea.

Make what you will of that.

Fish and chips.

inishowen we will have to agree to disagree on the contentious matter of fish and chips! ?

anything made with chocolate (yuk! )except chocolate!!

Agree about the bacon, it always smells so yummy, but once I get to it, it's either cremated or all white and flabby, or full of stringy, fatty bits that get stuck in my teeth.

The other thing I think I like but don't is Halloumi cheese. My daughter is forever offering me toasted Halloumi, which I always accept, but never enjoy, because it's like chewing the sole of a sneaker, and it kind of squeaks against my teeth, which I hate. (My teeth have a lot to answer for.....)

I bought some Scottish grown Strawberries this morning. I hope they taste good. I don't seem to have had a decent strawberry in years. I will let you know what I think later.

I really wish I liked tarragon, I try new recipes which include it a couple of times a year as DH loves it, but no I am not a fan.

My next try is going to be a James Martin recipe, chicken & wild mushroom pie with a tarragon and Marsala wine cream sauce, wish me luck.

Coffee never disappoints me - unless it's instant!

I wish I could like cheesecake, but I don’t.
Never liked chocolate cake either. The only cake I like is a Victoria sponge

I love many local foods when I am abroad, pastel de natta, moussaka, paella, gelato etc. but the "authentic" versions served in uk restaurants never taste the same. Always a disappointment.

Love the smell of percolate coffee but can't drink it as it makes me nauseous. Can only drink instant coffee after a meal.
Found this out on my first time in Paris. Had tea on the third morning at breakfast and felt fine.