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Go Ahead… Try Something New!

Go Ahead… Try Something New! by Judy Marano. Photograph of Scrabble pieces by Brett Jordan
Photograph by Brett Jordan

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

This past season I set the intention to try new things — a way to face my fears, open my mind and maybe take some risks.

When you have children, you often find yourself bringing new foods to the table with a smile that says, “Just try it.” Unfortunately, the only way to expand the palate is to introduce new textures and flavors a couple of times. One time does not a habit make, so even though it may have been spit out the first and second tries, the third time is usually the charm.

But it is not just

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