I have heard this excuse over and over and over when people try an explain away the box of Hamburger Helper and tub of margarine they just devoured. But guess what: your parents gave you that crap because they were poor and you were a picky asshole kid. Don't worry, all kids are picky assholes. Their taste buds are still developing and are, most of the time, super sensitive to certain flavors (this can actually change in a child from week to week).
Now that you're all growed up it's time to expand your culinary horizons. I grew up eating generic mac and cheese, white rice, and ramen. These days I prefer food with actual flavor. You can too. Note: chow mein is not what I'm talking about here.
Your homework: read up on a cuisine you know nothing about. Find and make one recipe. Remember to go outside of your comfort zone, even if it's just a little bit. Here are some links and suggestions to get you started:
Thai - Pad See Ew
Vietnamese - Black Bean with Eggplant
Korean - Dubu Buchim Yangnyumjang
Indian - Chole
Somali - Zucchini and Cilantro Sabayah
Russian - Baklazhanovaya Ikra
Jamaican - Citrus Curry Rice Salad
Native American - Fry Bread
Peruvian - Papa a la Huancaina
Lebanese - Fattoush
What sounds good to you? Personally I'm itching to try the papa a la Huancaina.
Week 6 Links: 6.1 - 6.2
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