Oct 21 2008
Ponder This - The Magic of Ketchup
I’ll preface by saying that (so far) I’m pretty lucky to have a son who is a good eater. He’s only two and will likely develop eating preferences later but for the time being he’ll eat just about anything. From time to time, however, if he’s in a mood he’ll try to get picky.
That’s when I bring out the magic - yes, ketchup. What is it about this magical condiment that makes my son eat everything on his plate? If I put a little sauce in the corner in goes the chicken, then in goes the biscuit, then (to my horror) in go the peas and carrots. That doesn’t even look good.
Luckily, we don’t keep ranch dressing in our house so I don’t have to worry too much about how this will evolve over time. My husband thinks it’s gross and complains about having to watch it while he coats everything on his plate with the obligatory blanket of A1 sauce.
It is gross, isn’t it? I don’t know if it’s a boy thing or an age thing, but my nephew and my godson (both will be 4 in a couple of months) did this too.
My mom’s friend’s son ate it by the spoonfuls when he was little!
At least it’s a healthier condiment. It’s got licopene! (or however you spell it)
~Kelly
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