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[quote=Anonymous]Did not read the 7 pages of replies, so excuse me please if any of this is a repeat….but I think I can help OP.
I am also a picky eater, although I have gotten better with age (37).  Seems every year I try a food I hated earlier in life to realize I now like it or I just did not like how it was prepared the first time I ate it.  An example:  Green Beans - I grew up hating them, when I was twenty I was on a date and was served fresh steamed green beans.  Wanting to be a good date I took a bite and realized they were delicious.  Turns out I hate canned green beans which is all i had ever been served at home as a child.  
OP I would go and just take a small bite of everything.  You may be surprised to find out you like something you don't usually.  Completely passing on anything spicy and alcohol is no big deal.  
I would not tell the host ahead of time.  Why draw attention to yourself?  If the host is aware of your food aversions, trust me she is going to pay attention to what you are eating and try to make sure you like things.  Easier to lay low and skip a course or two if she is not looking for it!  Trust me - been there done that.  Last fall I went to a dinner at a friends who served everyone a butternut squash soup in a teacup before dinner.  I waited till my husband was almost done with his and then swapped cups without anyone knowing! [/quote]

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