I tried a new food each week in May and made the same goal for this month. I even finished a few days early–go me! In fact, I was so on top of this goal, I even have pictures of myself to go with it. Rejoice, ’cause my goof-ass face doesn’t show up often.
Week 1: Kombucha
My Reaction:
Don’t know if I want. It smells like something you’d throw out of the fridge after it had been sitting there for a few months because no one knew exactly whose item it was. The taste was…a taste. That I might like, but might not. I couldn’t decide. At a whopping $3+ a bottle, however, I don’t think I’ll be buying it again “just to see.”
Week 2: Fresh Figs
I’ve had (and enjoyed) dried figs but have never purchased fresh ones. My reaction:
This was supposed to be me looking at the fig with subtle lust. This might explain why I’m single. These figs were subtle themselves in their sweetness and flavor. I love the texture of fresh, but enjoy the stronger flavor (and slightly cheaper price) of dried. I will remember fresh figs fondly and look for them on sale, however. And when there is a sale, we will run across the grocery store produce section towards each other, arms outspread.
Week 3: Coconut Flour
What I tried to make with it: Banana bread. What I did make with it: Banana-bread pudding. My reaction:
Texture-ful deliciousness. I am much too excited for the early hour at which this photo was taken. But if coconut flour can make me this excited at 5:15am, just think what it can do the rest of the day! I can’t wait to try this stuff out again (and to work more on my making-gluten-free-things-solidify skills). And in case you can’t see in my blurry bowl of breakfast darkness:
Banana “bread,” fresh blueberries and crunchy peanut butter. Breakfast of champs!
Week #4: Korean Food
And more specifically, bibimbap. I didn’t take this pic, but it’s from the restaurant I went to and is exactly what I ordered–thank you, google image search. And since I didn’t have my camera with me, this means no ridiculous reaction pic (you’re welcome). So, my reaction in words:
It was a bit dull (sliced veggies over white rice with tofu on top). However, I doused it in an amazing hot sauce and left feeling much more refreshed than I usually do after Asian food. The bibimbap was the only vegan item on the menu (and I had to request no fried egg on top), but I would love to try a more veg-friendly Korean restaurant and give some other items a go.
Neat post. I like the idea of trying new things.
LoL at you with the fig.
I really love this post! It is a great idea to try new things each week, not only food wise
I think my “relationship” with figs and komucha is very similar to yours 
I have to admit that I’ve never had the urge to try a fig, but I’ve been dying to try coconut flour! I don’t even know where you’d find it but I’m thinking I need to make a trip to my local bulk store! Love the facial expressions!
I’ve realized that not all kombucha are created equal. I think there are 128390283092 flavors for a reason, but I’m really still not that sold on it. Plus, like you said, it’s expensive.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets psyched about food that early in the morning.
OMG FIGS. It’s been way too long since the last time I had them and I can’t seem to find them in grocery stores :’(
I really like kombucha, but I’ve never had that brand – I usually stick with GT.
Ashley at Edible Perspective uses a lot of coconut flour
Kombucha is weird and expensive. I really don’t see why so many people love it.
You did so great on your goal! I’ve never tried any of those foods before, but I really want to try a fresh fig. You look great in all your pictures
I love your hair and all of the photos of you
Yay for trying new foods!
Haha I thought Kombucha was GROSS when I first sipped it. But by the end of the bottle I was in love. And now it’s an expensive habit
I have tried soooo many new things recently!……Xanthan gum being my FAVORITE by far!!! It’s love!
Haha, your posts always makes me smile so much
You are so funny!!
I love fresh figs, but actually prefere them dried too!
Hey that brand of coconut flour isn’t really coconut flour as much as it is shredded coconut. Try Tropical Traditions or Bob’s Red Mill. I bought that brand first, too and learned my lesson the hard way – nothing worked! But, as soon as you try one of the others you’ll see how totally different they are.
The photo of your first reaction made me laugh! Great post!
When I was little my best friends neighbor had a fig tree that they never seemed to harvest from. As children we decided to help them out and as a result I fell in love with fresh figs at quite a young age. Also; not a fan of kombucha. Too expensive for such a love hate (with most emphasis on the hate) relationship.
i keep meaning to try kombucha, but i’m afraid my reaction face will be just like yours… only worse, haha. and it totally doesn’t fit into my student grocery budget.
but i will have to try fresh figs! most dried food freaks me out, but i think i could get on board with the fresh ones.
Yum to fresh figs!
I love trying new things. I just can’t get into Kombucha. My husband adores it. For me it’s way too acidic (I sound like an 80 year old grandma) and not at all tasty.
I love all foods Korean and especially Bi Bim Bap.
Still digging your hair!