Jon was just telling me that they had already told his brother to raise as much corn as they can because they expect it to sell for $8 a dozen this summer. Jeez!

That's a shame. Fresh sweet corn in the Spring and Summer is a favorite of mine. I've paid as little as .25 cents an ear for it last year. Problem is I've found corn cheaper at our Walmart then at the Farmers Market plus the worm problem, usually effecting the tip of the ear, is worse in the local markets then at Walmart. All other produce is better at the local Farmers Market though.

Same thing here. Corn was $4 a dozen and up at the farmers market last year and .25 an ear or even 5/$1 at the grocery store. Jon's brother raises tons of it to sell and so does his Mom so getting myself a little here or there isnt to hard. If I had to buy it at $8 a dozen I would do without. Jon won't touch corn on the cob. Last year I did get some nice prices on peppers and different types of taters at the market. Tomatoes were crazy high at the market. I like to get red bell peppers at the market and put them in the freezer. They are way to high from the grocery store.

Last year in the fall they had tons of wonderful apples for a great price. I suppose those will be terrible this year.

I was telling Jon from now on no more trying new things for Sunday dinners. From now on I will stick with the tried and true.

Good thread, Janie.

I can identify w/ the troubles some have.

My family, in addition to having very narrow, basic palettes- also are quite finicky.

So much they don't like and won't even try. Really frustrating for someone who loves to cook and who loves to bring new things to the table.

It's gotten so bad that I don't go to much trouble at all anymore- they simply don't always appreciate it. In fact- more often than not I take store-bought stuff over to their places when asked to bring something- or we go out to eat so all the finicky sorts can pick and choose off a menu.

I've simply had my feelings smacked around too many times- or gone to great time and expense, just to have them wrinkle up their noses and shove a dish away.

I have many freinds who are enthusiastic, adventurous gung-ho eaters who appreciate anything and know how to show it. We cooks love lavishing our dear ones w/ homemade morsels filled w/ love. But dangit! Why do so many folks have to be so finicky?