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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, this is just a rant. No, I am not talking about food allergies, food restrictions based on religion, actual medical conditions, or even those who choose to be vegetarian or vegan *who take care of themselves and don’t make a scene.* I’m typically the host of holiday gatherings, even though other family members live local to me. People ask me to host and call to ask “what the plan is” even for holidays I don’t particularly feel like doing the hosting. Easter is coming up, and I’ve agreed to host—for the most part—because my cousin will be home from deployment. Over the years, picky-eater-creep has been ramping up. First it was accommodating kids, but now those kids are full adults—including the deployed cousin—but the long list of preferences and pickiness hasn’t changed. My dad is included in the picky crowd. As people marry in, the preferences and actual allergies/actual restrictions start to factor in, too. I’ve decided once and for all that I will ONLY be accommodating real, actual allergies and restrictions. Vegetarians and sometimes-I’m-vegans will have a few options, but I’m not overhauling the whole spread anymore. I finally just decided on a menu, sent it to everyone, and told them if they wanted to bring other dishes, that’s fine. I’m over it with requests to literally not have fruit salad “except for blueberries and strawberries together” from people who recently graduated…from college. Pickies, time’s up. Pony ride’s over. You’re welcome for carrying you this far.[/quote]
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