Are little kids omnivorous?

Another observation from our visit to California is that, these days, even the very young (three and four year olds) have dining opportunities that extend way beyond the culinary opportunities I had when I was young. In fact, at that age we hardly ever went out for a meal, and when we did it was ordinary British fayre. Of course, the UK had rationing after the second world war until the 1950s and that would have restricted the range of foods available.

Silicon Valley, in contrast, has many immigrants from around the world and they have given rise to an enormous variety of ethnic restaurants, with just about all Asian countries represented. Last year we ate at an Ethiopian restaurant ... with Ella and Flynn in tow. This year we ventured to dine at an Afghan restaurant in Sunnyvale! E & F had no problems in tackling a strange menu and enjoyed themselves at the table. Likewise we adults. In fact, my meal was delicious and I'd recommend the opportunity to dine Afghan if you get the opportunity. My assessment was borne out by the restaurant being full with plenty of people awaiting a table. Our early departure to put the kids to bed probably pleased the owners!

AS