Some of Meggie’s favorite foods were apples, ice cream, and chicken noodle soup. But she didn’t like most vegetables. She ate carrots and she liked potato chips (which she considered a vegetable). But that was all.
Her mother tried to get her to eat peas, but Meggie hid them in her mashed potatoes. This wasn’t such a good idea because she would sometimes eat mashed potatoes and then she’d accidentally eat some of the peas.
One summer Meggie’s family went to a farmer’s market where there were lots of colorful flowers and produce, including vegetables. Her parents bought some sweet corn (something she really liked) and as they walked around she saw a basket of cucumbers. The person at the booth let her take a slice of one to try. When she bit into it she had a surprise – she liked it! It made her think she might try other vegetables, which she did. But she still doesn’t like peas.
Meggie's Adventures 
Love the colors. Your words made me chuckle. My wife enjoys her share of vegetables, but lima beans are her big no.
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Thank you Frank! I agree with your wife – I don’t like lima beans either… 🙂
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ha ha ….
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Peas and lima beans – not for me!
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I look back at my childhood and wonder why I wasn’t a fan of veggies. Now I can’t seem to get enough of them. They help bring so much colour to our meals. And they are quite tasty.
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I agree that most vegetables are tasty and nutritious too. It was a real struggle for me to eat them as a kid!
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Vegetables are good for all of us. We usually don’t like them as children, but by adulthood we realize just how good they are. Colorful disolay in your photo.
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Thanks Peggy – I didn’t think most vegetables were sweet enough when I was a kid. Cookies and ice cream were much better!
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Ha Ha Yes, definitely cookies and ice cream
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I just might feel the same way now… 🙂
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😊💗
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Isn’t that a strange thing about peas? Most of my family have a love/hate relationship with peas, yet they eat all other vegetables. I love your photos, Meg. You make all fresh produce look appealing with these. 🙂
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Thanks Joanne! There are some outdoor markets that have the most delightful displays of vegetables, and I wanted a reminder that vegetables can look appealing… 🙂
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oh those tomatoes look delicious! beautiful colors 🙂
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That was quite a sight – I’m sorry I didn’t see displays like this when I was a kid and didn’t like vegetables!
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What a wonderful way to experience the joy of vegetables. I love market places – the chatter, laughter adds to the visual enjoyment of colour.
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I think so too Rebecca. Markets are so interesting and even artistic the way they arrange fruits and vegetables. Not to mention how delicious they are!
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thanks, it was fun visiting these markets!
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I love the picture with the tomatoes! I would love to have a vegetable garden!
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I took that picture at La Boqueria Market in Barcelona – it was an amazing place! It could be fun starting your own garden too… 🙂
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I love your pictures and yes one day definitely! 😃
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