New Foods’ Challenge « Chocolate-Covered Katie

New Foods’ Challenge

So you want the chance to win three products of your choice from PB&Co, Artisana (four little sample jars = 1 product), Eden grains, Larabar, Naturally Nutty, and more? The rules are easy this time:

All you have to do is this:

1. Leave a comment on the following post: Click me!, saying you want to participate.

2. Sometime before June 1st, leave another comment on this post telling me about one or more of the new foods you tried during the challenge. (Or blog about one of the new foods you tried.)

If you leave your first comment by the end of this week, I’ll enter you in the drawing TWO TIMES. But if you are a latecomer to the contest, you can still enter (even if it’s only a week before June 1st!). Just do parts 1 and 2, and I’ll enter you once.

Bloggers can also earn an extra entry by blogging about their experience with a new food (and linking to the challenge).

It’s that simple. Even if you don’t win, hopefully you’ll discover at least one fun new food. So everyone’s a winner (Admit it– you liked those kindergarten contests where everybody won )

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142 Responses

on April 28, 2009 at 9:47 pm A Challenge… with Prizes! « Chocolate-Covered Katie

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on April 28, 2009 at 9:56 pm Brandi C.

I definitely want to participate…Quince here I come=](Never tried one before)
on April 28, 2009 at 10:24 pm Regi

Count me in! I’m thinking parsnips, but I have seen some interesting fruits at the market lately…
on April 28, 2009 at 10:27 pm Erin

Yay! I’m in. I sort of attempted this once, but forgot about it. I’m off to a good start this week with okra and arugula! I’ve never had raw okra and thought I hated arugula. Happily, I love them both.
on April 28, 2009 at 10:28 pm Marianne

Oooh, I’ll play! I like trying new foods. But I have to think of some I need to try – I’ve tried alot of things out.

And just to clarify – should we be trying one new food each week for the duration of the contest, or do we simply need to try out one new food in that time, and discuss?
on April 28, 2009 at 10:33 pm Yasmin

I love a challenge. I’m not sure what I want to try but I will think about it and update you. Great idea!
on April 28, 2009 at 10:33 pm Lyss

So fun! Count me in!
on April 28, 2009 at 10:41 pm plentifulplants

This sounds like so much fun!

I already have a bit of head start too, last week I tried dried coconut for the first time in forever because I used to hate it, and I quite enjoyed it mixed with dates for a lara-type bar, and in my BSI recipe
on April 28, 2009 at 10:44 pm runsarah

Count me in- I have been trying to try more
foods and this will hold me to it!
on April 28, 2009 at 10:50 pm Jenny

Sounds fantastic!

I did the same thing about a year ago and forgot about the quest.

I love food alot and love trying new flavors!!
on April 28, 2009 at 10:51 pm Rachel H

I’ll join in! I need to try some different fruits and veggies.
on April 28, 2009 at 10:53 pm Leah

I want to join for sure!
on April 28, 2009 at 10:55 pm Elisabeth

ME, ME!! I was just thinking today as I was unpacking my bags from the market “I love trying new foods”! =) So, count me in. I’ll definitely blog about the experience. I need all of the material I can get!
on April 28, 2009 at 10:57 pm Lauren

I’ll join in!!
on April 28, 2009 at 10:59 pm Jemima

I’d love to take part! I shall be blogging soon
on April 28, 2009 at 10:59 pm Ruby Red Vegan

I’m in, CCV! I just purchased a brand new food this week and I’m cooking it for dinner tonight………. I’ll be back with a full report!

And you are so generous with all your giveaways! You’re lucky all the vegan companies love you so much…but you are quite loveable! Haha.
on April 28, 2009 at 11:03 pm Amanda

I’m in!! I’m always trying new stuff now with the new dairy allergy! This will be fun!
on April 28, 2009 at 11:05 pm Whitney

I’m down…this will get me out of my rut!
on April 28, 2009 at 11:06 pm Bridget

I am excited for this! I have been dying to experiment with purslane.
on April 28, 2009 at 11:35 pm AnAppleADay

i’m up for this great challenge!
on April 28, 2009 at 11:36 pm june

love this challenge!
on April 28, 2009 at 11:36 pm jayme

count me in CCV!
on April 28, 2009 at 11:36 pm JK

this is going to be so fun!
on April 28, 2009 at 11:36 pm hyang

i’m definitely in this challenge. love it love it love it
on April 28, 2009 at 11:42 pm Shelby

I’m in! I actually just tried Chia Seeds for the first time yesterday in pudding and today in my oats.

Then I saw Animal Cookies from TJ’s which were labeled VEGAN! I haven’t had these in years and I missed them dearly. It’s taking all my willpower not to eat the whole container!
on April 28, 2009 at 11:48 pm Jane

i want to participate! will you be blogging about your new food of the week?
on April 28, 2009 at 11:49 pm Laura E

I would love to participate! I actually just picked up a pomegranate at the grocery store the other day. I’m planning on tackling it tomorrow, and I’ll be watching Kath’s video tutorial! I don’t have a blog, but will for sure email you before the deadline.
on April 28, 2009 at 11:53 pm Christine

Oh this sounds super fun!!! I have a bunch of things I want to try out!!
on April 29, 2009 at 12:11 am *Andrea*

i’d love to do this!!! i want to try… brussel sprouts (never have lol)
on April 29, 2009 at 12:27 am megs

It sounds like fun, can’t wait to try some new foods
on April 29, 2009 at 12:31 am Ashley

I am in! I need a good kick in the rear to try new things!!
on April 29, 2009 at 12:32 am brandi

count me in! I need to try more things and this is a good way to motivate me.

I’ll think about something for this week!

great challenge
on April 29, 2009 at 12:35 am Annabel

Count me in CCV! Just the other day I was thinking — and please no judging — I haven’t been to Whole Foods for about 12 years…
and I write a blog about healthy food!
SHAME ON ME!
so, this gives me the impetus to go check out WF and try some new things! great contest!
on April 29, 2009 at 12:51 am sals

I’ll try this! I do tend to stick with the same “usuals” at the grocery store, so this will be good motivation and a fun challenge. I’m excited to try some new things!
on April 29, 2009 at 1:12 am laci

Hopefully this will count for two entries (second comment for this challenge)- Recently I tried Papaya (yes, cold and raw like your Kiwi) and it had a distinctive taste, while the texture, sweetness, color (but more orange) and juicy-ness reminded me much of fresh mango! I’m definitely up for this!
on April 29, 2009 at 1:40 am runnergirl

Sooo in! Love this challenge!
on April 29, 2009 at 1:59 am Jocelyn

this is great! id love to participate..
I already tryed something new today!

a key lime larabar!
it was soooooooooooooooo good
on April 29, 2009 at 2:18 am Coconutgal

Such a creative idea. I love this! It’s good to challenge yourself with new things (I sound like my mom!). Count me in!!
on April 29, 2009 at 2:21 am Radmam

Yo entró!

Count me in girl!

I’m so exited, great idea.
on April 29, 2009 at 2:42 am lora

i want to participate and cannot wait to try a new product I bought a few days ago actually and havent tried yet! yay!

xoxo
Lo
-HoneyNutLo.com
on April 29, 2009 at 2:42 am Justine

I’ve always passed up certain foods at the market, so I guess this would be a great opportunity to try them.
on April 29, 2009 at 2:49 am Annie

Oooh I wanna play! I was planning a whole foods trip this week, so Ill make sure to grab something new and exciting!
on April 29, 2009 at 2:51 am fatgirlunleashed

I’m SO in. This looks like a blast! I’m heading to the market in the morning to see what I can find!

Thanks so much, very creative and super fun.
on April 29, 2009 at 3:01 am Hannah

I would love to participate in this food challenge c:
on April 29, 2009 at 3:07 am Becca A

I’m in!
on April 29, 2009 at 3:48 am Gaby

Oo I want to try! I love trying new foods! I have a blogger to follow all these lovely blogs but have yet to start one of my own but I am a big CCV fan!
I even think I know what my new food will be because I made a super discovery at a little Argentine imports store that I think I”m trying out with my family tomorrow. I grew up on traditional milanesas, which is a breaded fried really thin steak, and I found a mix for “milanesas de soja” or soy milanesas! I’ll let you know how they turn out!

- Gaby
on April 29, 2009 at 4:12 am necesseaties

Count me in!

-Natalie
on April 29, 2009 at 4:14 am Ellen

i’m in! this is cool. thanks!
on April 29, 2009 at 5:17 am broccolihut

I am totally in!
on April 29, 2009 at 6:27 am spencer

imagoforit! this should be fun.
on April 29, 2009 at 8:48 am KiKi

wow, now I finally have to order that tempeh !

thanx for the challenge !
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on April 29, 2009 at 11:12 am Cecilia

Count me in, so…do I email you the foods i tried + a picture to prove it?? haha
on April 29, 2009 at 12:01 pm Christina

This sounds fun – Count me in! Any excuse to go to the grocery store is fine with me!
on April 29, 2009 at 12:44 pm Happy Vegan Lady

Count me in! Sounds like a brilliant idea and something to keep my meals interesting over the exam period.
on April 29, 2009 at 1:21 pm Nelly

i’ll give this a try…i’d link…but i have no idea how…
on April 29, 2009 at 2:05 pm Eddie G

OK–I tried bitter melon again. Still…not for me
on April 29, 2009 at 2:34 pm ohonemorething

Hey girlie! I’d like to participate
on April 29, 2009 at 2:40 pm Meggs

What an awesome idea CCV! You’re so creative! Count me in!
on April 29, 2009 at 3:03 pm Crystal

Definatley in. This shall be fun.
on April 29, 2009 at 3:04 pm Crystal

…*definitely.
on April 29, 2009 at 4:41 pm monica

I wanna play!!! And I know chia seeds are going on my list!
on April 29, 2009 at 5:36 pm Michaela

Tonight I tried Falafel for the first time. Since becoming vegetarian I’ve been looking for yummy things to have for tea (because let’s face it, quorn burgers every night is boring!)

I loved it, I just wish my sister wasn’t here to have the left overs D:

I used a packet which you add water to, cook up then fry (or grill in my case)

They had a nice texture, kinda like stuffing balls, and it had little pieces of chickpea in it which gave it a nice chewyness.
The taste was even better though, it had all kinds of nice spices in which went with the chickpeas, and the recipe for making them up called for lemon juice,which gave it a nice tang.

They’d be nice in pita bread, methinks. Guess what’s for tea next week…
on April 29, 2009 at 9:50 pm Christina Butter » Bikes & Bees

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on April 29, 2009 at 10:03 pm Ricki

Ummmm, not sure if this comment is supposed to go here or somewhere else, but what the heck! I’m looking for new foods since my diet is otherwise so restricted–will see what I can find.
on April 29, 2009 at 11:54 pm Annie

I realized I tried one new food, and retried one other food already this week! Tonight, I had mochi for the first time. It needs ketchup or somthing, but I LOVE the texture of it, crispy, puffy, squishy and soft. And I retried avacado last night, Im not sure if it was correctly ripe, but it tasted good, just not as creamy as I was expecting. Im still hoping to find some new foods at whole foods this weekend (like thats really a challenge) so maybe Ill keep trying something every week!
on April 30, 2009 at 3:02 am lora

I tired vegan cookies today and ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM. Key Lime White Chocolate Chip cookies to be exact…light and perfect for summer. Vegan desserts kinda kick ass–wait correction. They kick major ass.

xoxo
Lo
on April 30, 2009 at 3:04 am Allie Katie

Woooo I tried my first new food!!

Banana chips. I know it sounds sort of lame but I had an incident involving plantains in Costa Rica (I HATED bananas and for the life of me could not find a food that did not involve plantains…)
Tonight I re-discovered dried bananas, after my friend told me to ‘live a little’. They were actually better than I expected. While I might not buy a bag any time soon, but I won’t avoid them any longer! Thanks Katie!
on April 30, 2009 at 1:19 pm hopeinpeanutbutterandoats

oh i’m in! this will be so funnnn.. and tasty ;]
on April 30, 2009 at 3:49 pm Kiersten

I’ll participate! I love trying new foods.
on April 30, 2009 at 5:12 pm New Foods Challenge « Pursuing Balance

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on April 30, 2009 at 5:19 pm monica

kumquats totally had to grow on me-splenda also came into play:) I tried raw okra today-does that count if I’ve only had it cooked?
on April 30, 2009 at 11:17 pm Meredith

I made red lentil peanut soup tonight!
on May 1, 2009 at 4:43 am wannabeavegan

I wanna play! Now I just have to figure out what to try!
on May 1, 2009 at 2:22 pm Teresa

Ok, so I have actually tried quite a few new foods in April and will share here.

I had my first loquat, which I have discovered grow everywhere in Southern California, so I have yet to pay for once, since they seem to be lining the streets! I still prefer kumquats, but they are delicious nonetheless.

Last week I tried rutabaga for the first time. I decided to try some raw, and cut it into really thin slices, like rutabaga chips and I roasted the other part in the toaster over, until it was creamy delicious. I can’t say which way I prefer, because they were both great!

I also tried arugula sprouts for the first time last week. I love trying new kinds of sprouts each week from the Farmer’s market. Yesterday I bought the wasabi sprouts from the sprout guy at the FM, and they are definitely a winner! Not spicy like I thought, but very flavorful. I noticed that for me some sprouts are about the crunchy texture and others are about the flavor they add to dishes.

I also just tried radish greens. Normally I ask the lady to cut of the greens, but then I realized that I should be eating them! So far I’ve only tried them raw in green smoothies, and they are a nice change from kale, because they are much lighter in flavor (if that makes sense). It felt like summer drinking them up!

Two weeks ago I tried purple sprouting broccoli for the first time. I’ve tried green sprouting broccoli and prefer to “regular” broccoli, so I was excited. I can’t say the purple tasted any different really, but I loved the hue it added to my plate and of course my body loved the varied nutrition!

Ok I’ll only share one more. This week I tried sprouting lentils for the first time. I always sprout my chickpeas, and prefer them to cooked ones, but I’ve never tried sprouting lentils until a few days ago. I sprouted a variety of them and added them to a monstrous salad. They added a lovely crunch, and I will definitely be doing this more often (although I still like them cooked too). Plus the leftovers were great for midday snacking!

Sorry, I don’t have a blog to share this all on and am forced to write a novel in the comment section!
on May 1, 2009 at 7:11 pm Kristi @ Sweet Cheeks

I am definitely in!
on May 1, 2009 at 8:57 pm bobbi

I am so in!
on May 2, 2009 at 12:23 am jesstyler

Hubby and I tried ramps for the first time this week … not sure if it was the recipe (ramps pesto) or what, but I wasn’t a huge fan.

But, I do have parsnips to cook with this week – and will blogging about that!
on May 2, 2009 at 12:54 am broccolihut

I tried jicama for the first time this morning!! So glad I did too:)
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on May 2, 2009 at 4:27 pm Coconutgal

Ok so I realized I left my first comment for the early-bird 2 entries on this post instead of the other post you had linked. Does that still count?

So since my auto-immune illness really prevents from trying anything crazy-new, cuz my choices are so limited I already eat the only things I can have. But I have done my best to do some experimenting since I can’t go crazy and really try lots of new foods.

I tried TJ’s applesauce with berries yesterday, yum! Believe it or not that was my first time ever eating applesauce. What did my mother feed me?! (It was the only safe thing I could find while at the store that I don’t already eat)

I ate sunchokes and miners lettuce for the first time this month (and they ending up getting me sick so this is why I’m hesitant!)
But I saved the best for last, my new favorite: dried figs!!! Nom!!!
on May 2, 2009 at 8:58 pm Anneliese

I am so excited for this challenge! I try to try new foods anyway, but this gives me even more motivation!

Today at my Co-op I bought some Kamut flakes, so I will be making your snickerdoodle oatmeal! The only problem is that I don’t have a hand-blender in my dorm room, so it’ll be a little less smooth, but still good. I’m excited for the recipe and even more so to try Kamut!
on May 2, 2009 at 9:20 pm Elizabeth

Today I tried Yuca.
Not my new favorite food
but it was interesting!!
http://dontwhitesugarcoatit.blogspot.com/2009/05/yuck-yuca.html
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on May 2, 2009 at 9:45 pm Diann

I tried 2 new things – raw beets, which I liked, although the subsequent bathroom experience was alarming, and garlic scapes which I LOVE! If you haven’t tried them, you will love them too. They taste like green beans already seasoned with garlic – fabulous! Can’t post until tomorrow, but I’ll link you then! FUN!!!
on May 3, 2009 at 12:28 am Ashley

I tried buckwheat tonight and it was great! I posted about my experience on my blog:

http://maintenancewithashley.blogspot.com/2009/05/o-tay.html

Buckwheat is neat because it’s actually gluten free. I made the blueberry buckwheat muffins from ‘Get it Ripe’ and they were delicious. They weren’t super dense like some gluten free baked goods and they will be perfect for on the go breakfasts and snacks. The muffins are quite filling, but they don’t feel like they weigh you down.

I’m so happy this challenge gave me the extra motivation to give buckwheat a try. Thanks!!
on May 3, 2009 at 5:53 am Michelle

I tried raw celery, beet, carrot, and apple juice. While I’ve had apple juice, I’ve never had it with celery and beets! It was good except it was kind of salty because of the celery. The beets made the juice really pink/red, which was pretty.
on May 3, 2009 at 4:00 pm Marie

I tried dandelion greens from the farmers market today! I love all kinds of greens, so of course I loved them, and I’m going to buy more soon!
on May 3, 2009 at 11:57 pm AnAppleADay

I finally got to try OKRA! i tried it RAW as GlidingCalm suggested. it is super delicious and It’s going to be one my fav veggies now! thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
on May 4, 2009 at 3:43 am Amanda

Sounds fun! I’ll see what I can find when grocery shopping tomorrow. I almost always try and pick up something new . In fact, I probably already have a bunch of stuff in my freezer now lol
on May 4, 2009 at 6:26 pm Monica

I’m definitely in! I’m going to the grocery store right now to take a look around. Should be fun!
on May 4, 2009 at 9:56 pm janetha

i have not made them yet, but i bought KALE and TOFU SHIRATAKI NOODLES to try as part of this challenge, i will be sampling them tonight and will blog on my results!
on May 5, 2009 at 1:30 am Brandi C.

I tried Bean Sprouts today =]
on May 5, 2009 at 4:42 am Amanda

This morning I tried (plain) almond milk for the first time. Overall I liked it! A littttle sweet, but I have taken a sip of the unsweetened chocolate variety before and wasn’t impressed (too bland). I can definitely see myself continuing to buy the plain kind, though.
on May 6, 2009 at 1:57 pm justine

Katie, ok I tried a new food and it wasn’t pretty!!! Check it out here http://peanutbutteroats.blogspot.com/2009/05/u-g-l-i-you-aint-got-no-alibi.html
on May 6, 2009 at 10:28 pm Krista

Tried something NEW today!!! Check out my post;

http://kristaskravings.blogspot.com/2009/05/made-it-another-day.html

Black currants, anyone???
on May 7, 2009 at 7:30 pm Rachel

I finally tried kale! I sauteed some garlic in olive oil, added the kale and some water and let it cook until the water was gone. It was great!
on May 9, 2009 at 9:43 pm Meggs

Ok girl I tried TWO new foods this past week! I was on a roll! And I tried one of your recipes too! The two newfoods I tried were okra which I didn’t really like and broccoli slaw which was awesome!

I made your Somewhere over the Rainbow Sandwich because the cute name caught my eye. It was so good, and I loved the crunch of the broccoli slaw. Thanks for expanding my horizons!
on May 9, 2009 at 11:45 pm taleoftwovegans

I totally tried jicama! I blogged all about it at http://www.taleoftwovegans.blogspot.com!
Eve
on May 10, 2009 at 4:14 am Teresa

So today I went to a very new farmer’s market (they are getting mighty popular here!) and one of the venders was selling apriplums. They are a apricot, plum hybrid. Now I know that you might be thinking, “wait, that’s a pluot, and I’ve already tried those.” I was confused too, because I’ve had lots of pluots (which are plum apricot hybrids) and I LOVE them. But this was definitely different than those. It looks like an apricot, but it definitely has a plum taste. I must say that I liked it better than apricots, and my mom and I left with at least 5 of them. So I don’t know how all the hybridization stuff works, but I can definitely say that even though they are combos of the same 2 fruits, apriplums look and taste much different than pluots. It was definitely a good find. Also, right next to the apriplums were these “middle-eastern” green plums. They are the size of a cherry, and have a pit. They are definitely plum tasting, but I think I need to try more than one sample to give my true opinion.

Today’s market was the first to showcase summer fruits: apricots, peaches (yellow and white), and cherries, as well as corn. What a happy girl I was!

Geez yet another ginormous comment… oh well, I guess at least I’m consistent.
on May 10, 2009 at 4:38 am Amanda

I tried another new food today: yellow beets! I’ve always hated (red) beets, but have slowly been trying to teach myself to like them. The yellow ones still aren’t my favorite, but definitely an improvement and something I could eat.
on May 11, 2009 at 2:38 am Maria

Last week, I bought some collard leaves to make a veggie wrap (I’ve been seeing a lot of raw wraps in the blog world). I’m afraid I had to throw out the collard leaf and replace it with a crisp romaine leaf. Sad to say I was not a fan of the raw collard leaves, but maybe I’ll try them again cooked, Southern style .
on May 12, 2009 at 1:39 am Maura

For week 2, I finally tried Kale! I had seen it EVERYWHERE.
I’m still iffy about it, but I want to try making a green monster.
on May 12, 2009 at 2:16 am Amanda

I tried kumquats this week. I really like them!

I also bought PB2 peanut butter (regular and chocolate), but haven’t had a chance to try them yet. They seem really good tho and love that they’re made from real peanuts, but still low-cal
on May 12, 2009 at 2:46 pm Arielle

I tried “yucca” this week. It was…weird! Extremely waxy skin gives way to a strange taste combination: something between potato and coconut. Meanwhile, the texture is the same as a roasted chestnut. Not sure I’ll ever eat it again, but it was nice to branch out and try something new!
on May 12, 2009 at 10:38 pm Emily

I tried BEETS! They turned my hands, mouth and everything purple (lol) but were delish!

http://nutritiousisdelicious.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-blessing.html
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on May 14, 2009 at 6:27 pm lacey

I tried beets and HATED THEM! I wanted so much to like them but its not gonna happen. I blogged about it here

http://veganlovelies.blogspot.com/2009/05/no-beets-for-me.html
on May 15, 2009 at 5:46 am Hannah

Today I tried, for the first time, feijoas!! I never knew how to eat them or when to know if they were ripe, but I took a chance and wow, I liked them! Soft and sweet in the middle but tangier at the edges. Yum!! Now if onyl I could get to try Artisana nut butters for the first time…
on May 16, 2009 at 12:57 am Ellen

so far, i’ve tried:
goji berries (i can take em or leave em)
medjool dates (only bought regular before. i was missing out!)
RED kale (a new favorite, for sure)
black forbidden rice (definitely interesting, but very good)
coconut oil (love it and so healthy!)
on May 16, 2009 at 1:10 am Lauren B

I tried fiddlehead ferns this week. They were delectable! Reminded me of asparagus. Try them steamed and tossed in olive oil and garlic. So yum!
on May 16, 2009 at 4:52 pm lexi

i tried a payaya!!
it tasted like a sock with sawdust. but very juicy. i wouldnt eat it again, or maybe a picked a bad one?
on May 17, 2009 at 1:14 pm ellie

I cooked something new with a new vegetable to me- http://insideiamdancing.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-week.html
on May 18, 2009 at 12:10 am Mary Zilhaver

Just tried Lima beans for the first time…loved them! I’ll be adding those to my weekly menu:)
on May 19, 2009 at 12:29 am Krista

Hey, Katie!!!

Tried another new food today…dragon fruit! Check it out…

http://kristaskravings.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-food-dragon-fruit.html

Krista @ Krista’s Kravings
on May 19, 2009 at 1:53 am Vaala

Hi Katie,

Hope your vacation is going well

Anyway, I’ve been a bit behind but I finally tried a new food last night, the chayote (I’d never even heard of it when I was given it by J’s aunty). It’s blogged about here.
on May 20, 2009 at 1:23 am I passed! « Plentiful Plants

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on May 20, 2009 at 12:59 pm ellie

I tried a new vegetable- yellow zuchinni!

http://insideiamdancing.blogspot.com/2009/05/solid-ground.html
on May 20, 2009 at 5:55 pm Ariel

So far, I’ve tried cashew juice (pretty good), okra (I love it), and chia seeds (in a wonderful raw chia pudding). Next, I want to try a Buddha’s Hand.
on May 21, 2009 at 6:00 pm Michelle

Hi Katie,

I’m a little behind, but I just tried new food #3 — chestnuts. I guess they’re common but I’ve never had them. I saw them in a bag in the produce section and figured I’d try it. I have to admit, I was a little afraid b/c they’re kinda wet. They were pretty good. After eating a couple I let go of my fears and nibbled away. it was a nice snack.
on May 21, 2009 at 7:41 pm Mary Zilhaver

2 new foods I tried this week…Barneys Butter Smooth Almond…love the individual packets. So easy to take along for breakfast at the office. I put the Barneys Butter on Rudi’s Organic Cinnamon Raisin bread. SO YUMMY!
on May 21, 2009 at 7:59 pm Kelly

Some of my favorite new foods I’ve tried this week include Trader Joes Greek Style Yogurt (Yum!) and White Northern Beans, which I soaked, cooked and threw together with roasted tomatoes. Delicious!
on May 24, 2009 at 1:44 am http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/faq/veganism/ccv-in-a-box/test/new-foods-challenge/ « Plentiful Plants

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on May 24, 2009 at 1:45 am Like a Hippie « Plentiful Plants

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on May 24, 2009 at 11:45 pm Ricki

Finally managed it! I’ll blog about my new food tonight and link to your challenge.
on May 25, 2009 at 4:21 am Anne K.

I tried a kiwano for the first time today, and linked to the challenge. Here’s my post: http://harpingonfitness.blogspot.com/2009/05/six-mile-sunday.html
on May 25, 2009 at 9:36 pm Animal-Friendly

Last week, I tried Justin’s peanut butter and maple almond butter squeeze packs (just ok, but love the squeeze pack idea), and Tempt hemp milk ice cream (my new obsession), but I have so many more foods I want to try!

My blog post about your challenge is here: http://animal-friendly79.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-foods-challenge-accepted.html
on May 26, 2009 at 12:00 pm Katrina (gluten free gidget)

I think I’ve been posting on the wrong post! Okay… well at the risk of being repetative, I tried figs. They were A-MAZING!
on May 26, 2009 at 6:54 pm ikkinlala

One of the new foods I tried was corn salad / rapunzel. It’s a wonderful early green (it makes a very tasty salad), and I hope to grow some next year.
on May 27, 2009 at 6:03 pm Becca H

I tried star Fruit today with my lunch. I only got it because it looked cool to the grocery store. It did taste good. I am also trying Muesli for the first time tomorrow.
on May 27, 2009 at 6:20 pm Tracey

What great timing – I just bought a new product this weekend and tried it last night – figs! Wow, what an incredible find! They’re sweet, rich, caramelly and so satisfying – plus they’re healthy!
on May 28, 2009 at 11:43 am sals

This has been a fun challenge! I have tried dried papaya (tastes just like gummy bears), greek yogurt (which I thought I would not like but I love it!), and dates (which, I have to admit, the taste and texture were unappealing to me).
on May 31, 2009 at 12:54 am Mara

I tried jicama, and didn’t much care for it. Here’s my post about it.

http://clumzycook.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-food-challenge.html
on May 31, 2009 at 2:53 am Monica

Today I was perusing the aisles at Wegmans and saw that Coconut Dream icecream was on sale (which never, ever happens) so I stood and stared at the freezer for about .234 seconds before grabbing a pint of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and a pint of the Chocolate flavor (getting crazy!).

I don’t know exactly what I was expecting, but my goodness, this stuff was incredible. Life-changing, even. The cookie dough was a million times better than what I remembered Ben & Jerry’s tasted like, and it’s gluten-free too! I’m pretty sure that I’m going back tomorrow to stock up on delicious ice cream, it is my new favorite thing
on May 31, 2009 at 3:48 pm Meg

Oh, and I’ve linked to the challenge a few times as well

Crossing my fingers!
on May 31, 2009 at 8:00 pm Ricki

Ooops, just realized I never posted my comment about the new food I tried–so here it is! Lupini beans. They included a 2-week prep time, but the result was yummy. Yummy enough to make again? Well . . . maybe not. But now I hear you can get them prepared in jars, so I may go that route next time!
on May 31, 2009 at 9:30 pm emily

I tried jicama and tried ot make it into a raw “fried” rice salad. It was not good. boo. I wanted to like it.
on May 31, 2009 at 10:08 pm mary

Today I tried spelt flour in supercharge me cookies, yum!
on June 1, 2009 at 12:08 am shoespobox

Ok, so I can’t follow directions and wrote about the foods I tried in the “participation” section… yikes!

Here it is again!

I actually tried a fresh apricot for the first time two days ago. I have always eaten apricots dried, never fresh, so I was really looking forward to eating a juicy one! While the fruit I purchased smelled great and looked absolutely divine, I was actually kind of disappointed when it came to the taste – I’m thinking that’s because it was picked un-ripe and shipped from California most likely. Hopefully when I move to San Diego in August I’ll have the chance to eat better specimen!

In addition to the fresh apricot, I recently tried wasabi peas… and this was NOT a disappointment. I am completely addicted! I actually went to the health food store and bought $8.00 worth out of the bulk bin and they are already gone!

I love your contests! Keep ‘em coming!
on June 1, 2009 at 1:25 am Teresa

Since it is the last day left to post, I figured I should share the new foods I’ve tried in the past 2 weeks. First, I tried another hybrid fruit, this time a melon. I don’t remember what the vendor called it, but he said it was a canteloupe, honeydew mix. From the outside it appeared to have the rind of a canteloupe, but inside it had the green fleshy color of honeydew. And as for the taste, it had a truly unique flavor, in which I could taste both the honeydew and canteloupe. I think it would be a great for those who are just coming around to liking honeydew, because the taste is more mild (if that makes sense).

I also tried this really cool Chinese herb, but there is no way I could begin to try and say the name. The guy at the farmer’s market said it only has a Chinese name, which was very complicating sounding. Anyways, they use it to marinade things, and then puree it into a sauce. I tried a leaf raw and it is very hardy tasting. The rest I put into a sauce, and it gave it amazing flavor! Yay for trying new foods.

One new food I was determined to try is Rhubarb! Unfortunately I didn’t find any, but one of the farmers at the market, told me he would have some next week! So, I’m definitely excited for that!

And finally, although this experiment/project is about eating new foods, I thought that I would share about growing new foods. Every summer my mom and I do a vegetable garden, and this year we are trying loads of new plants and seeds we’ve never grown before. Here they are: tomatillo, cucumber, spaghetti squash, chocolate bell pepper, sage, quinoa, and amaranth. WooHoo!
on June 1, 2009 at 11:45 pm sarah

this month ive tried a few new things to me such as collard greens, steel cut oats, soy yogurt, veganaise, and seitan!
hope its not to late to post this!
hope some of those things count!

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