I have been referred to as many things including but not limited to: a garbage disposal, a hungry monster, and a pig.
I would definitely not say that I have a discerning palate, because I will eat just about anything (this includes rotten food). However, that does not mean I cannot taste the difference between good food (e.g. a steak from Wolfgang's Steakhouse) and crappy food (e.g. MREs [military issued meals ready to eat]). I am in no way squeamish when it comes to exotic foods. Growing up in an Asian household means I am used to seeing and eating what most Americans would call disgusting (e.g. chicken feet, fish eye balls, pigs feet, cow stomach, cow tendons, etc.). Watching shows like Fear Factor or Survivor and seeing contestants become physically sick when asked to eat some of these things is just funny to me. I enjoy eat many different kinds of food, in a large quantity.
Growing up as a child, one of the many things my parents told me was that I needed to "finish everything on my plate." True to this motto, slogan, command, or whatever you want to call it, I usually demolish whatever I eat even if it tastes like crap (See NYC public school food). The bottom line is I like to eat, and I will eat just about anything.
I heart food...
