Educate Their Palates -- Exposing Children Early to Variety of Tastes Helps Them Become More Adventurous Eaters

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There wasn't a single chicken nugget to be found at Juliana Judge's 7th birthday dinner in February. She had a seven-course chef's dinner at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen to celebrate her big day. The menu included gorgonzola sformato souffl, lamb heart, agnolotti and pheasant confit, green bean tortellini with cheese sauce, Newman Farms pork with risotto in olive sauce, black cod with roasted and pickled cauliflower and chestnut sauce, lamb with roasted root vegetables, fried cherry pie and a milkshake.

Juliana's father, Charles Judge, who is director of client services at Career Talent, reports that she ate everything, but notes that her little sister, Camille, was a bit more reserved. The birthday dinner was actually Juliana's first meal at Andrew Michael. "She has always wanted to go and have their preparation of a Newman Farms pork dish as it's one of her favorite staples at our house," says Judge. "She is also a huge fan of lamb and heard my wife and I talk about how great Andrew Michael prepared it."

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Educate Their Palates -- Exposing Children Early to Variety of Tastes Helps Them Become More Adventurous Eaters

Judge thinks the reason Juliana is so open to trying new foods is that the concept is not unique in their

family. "Every week we find ourselves experimenting with a new course or trying a new restaurant. It's kind of developed into a family hobby with the rule being you don't have to like it, but you do have to try it," he says.

Jason Severs, father of three and owner of Bari and Three Angels ...

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