Well, we sure have a picky crowd . . . "No onions, too messy, no carrots!!"
No wonder we can't get along. Food is pretty personal. Me, kraut , slaw or onions. Chili, sure. The only big no no is ketsup. Dogs is mustard food. Greg's potato and salt story is great. I'd recomend Mark Kurlansky's books, "Salt" or even "Cod" great reads. While you're at it pick up "Potato, How the humble spud rescued the Western World" by Larry Zuckerman. Good eating to all. and remember suffering for and from food is American. Eric