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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She can't have been eating out every day for lunch and dinner at her two fave chains.  She has to have things that she likes to eat at home.

If I were you, I'd have an honest, non-judgemental talk with her prior to her moving in.  It sounds like she has very simple tastes, does not like to be "surprised" by any unexpected flavor, so my concern would be that even if you DO try to cook for her that she will not like what you prepare.

It sounds like from your description she has always been picky, sitting her down to a table of food she does not like, is going to be difficult and she is going through an enormous life change right now with the death of your father.

Make her separate food, she is not a picky three year old, she is your MOTHER, show some respect for what is an obvious lifelong trait.  Honestly, she's been through enough right now, ease any initial tension that you can. [/quote]

I agree with all of this except the last sentence. I think it's good to be understand about the issue, UP TO the point of actually cooking her one of the same four meals every night on top of what you're already making for your family. Who has the time? Obviously you can make her favorites sometimes, but for all the other nights, just explain to her that you understand she has her comfort food but since the rest of you can't limit yourselves like that, you've set her up with a great new rice cooker! And here's are the cod fillets in the freezer, just for her. One concession I'd probably make is that when I made potatoes, I made them her way. She sounds like a great mom and we all have our quirks, but hopefully she'll take it in stride that sometimes she'll be on the hook for her own food prep if she's that picky. [/quote]

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