My Wife, the Supertaster
Not as great as it might sound39 total reviews
Comment from Jamison Brown
This is a truly funny story, Jim. I am not necessarily drawn to humor (most is just plain silly), but I loved this. You have some serious comedic talent, my friend.
The story is skillfully written with just the right contrast of humor and interesting facts. I learned what not to do with a hole punch.
Thanks for brightening the day with some laughter. - Jamison
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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This is a truly funny story, Jim. I am not necessarily drawn to humor (most is just plain silly), but I loved this. You have some serious comedic talent, my friend.
The story is skillfully written with just the right contrast of humor and interesting facts. I learned what not to do with a hole punch.
Thanks for brightening the day with some laughter. - Jamison
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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Thanks so much, Jamison. My wife's and my marriage is an endless source of humor to me. I think that's the key to staying married for 50 years (that and getting married when we were 21.)
Comment from gramalot8
I would call myself a supertaster ... but totally the opposite of your wife. My family teases me that I put tabasco hot sauce on everything I eat. So not true... maybe almost everything! Lol.
But we also have those who relate to wanting " that bland taste. (as I would describe it.... Lol ) in their food.
Continue to switch with her as you need to. You're a good man! Lol
Thanks for sharing this with us.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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I would call myself a supertaster ... but totally the opposite of your wife. My family teases me that I put tabasco hot sauce on everything I eat. So not true... maybe almost everything! Lol.
But we also have those who relate to wanting " that bland taste. (as I would describe it.... Lol ) in their food.
Continue to switch with her as you need to. You're a good man! Lol
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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Sounds like you may be what's known as a non-taster which is a misnomer because you taste something, just not that "bland taste." Given the choice, I'd rather be a non-taster than a supertaster. Half the joy in life comes from enjoying the taste of food, I think.
Comment from Wendyanne
Hahaha how funny you are Jim. I don't know how many taste buds I have but I know I can't stand anything slightly spicy!! Anything bland keeps me happy. Thanks for sharing your interesting and amusing writing with us.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Hahaha how funny you are Jim. I don't know how many taste buds I have but I know I can't stand anything slightly spicy!! Anything bland keeps me happy. Thanks for sharing your interesting and amusing writing with us.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Sounds like you may be one of those supertasters, Wendyanne. Sorry to hear that!
Comment from Teri7
Jim, this is a very interesting non-fiction story you have written about your wife being a super taster. I don't think my husband, or I are in that category. You used very good descriptive words and very interesting imagery that made me think of taste buds! Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Jim, this is a very interesting non-fiction story you have written about your wife being a super taster. I don't think my husband, or I are in that category. You used very good descriptive words and very interesting imagery that made me think of taste buds! Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Thanks, Teri. So glad you enjoyed it. I'm an average taster myself and certainly like and can eat a lot more foods than my wife. Being a supertaster is not an enviable thing to be.
Comment from eliz100
This is an excellent piece of writing. First, you get an A+ in the husband category. I say in my next life, I want a husband who cooks, and I would like to sing. LOLI do not see any room for improvement. Still laughing, have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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This is an excellent piece of writing. First, you get an A+ in the husband category. I say in my next life, I want a husband who cooks, and I would like to sing. LOLI do not see any room for improvement. Still laughing, have a blessed day.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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Thanks so much for this. I will be sure to show my wife this review!
Comment from Sally Law
Oh my! I am a super cook who can only eat twenty foods. You read that correctly. Seasonings are my good friends but even those are limited. I use a good amount of salt, pepper, lemon, lime, and orange zest. Scarborough fair seasoning which is a combination of parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme just like the song. It is so potent a tiny pinch will do. I use that in poultry and rice dishes. Bay leaves in just about everything. Fresh ones are best. Pricey but delicious. Mint leaves are nice too for ground lamb burgers, tea, and for medicinal purposes.
Rub your grilling meat, poultry, and fish with olive oil so the seasoning sticks to it.
I am blind, so I have an extraordinary sense of smell. I'm very much like your wife in that regard.
A very interesting article of your loving super-taster!
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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Oh my! I am a super cook who can only eat twenty foods. You read that correctly. Seasonings are my good friends but even those are limited. I use a good amount of salt, pepper, lemon, lime, and orange zest. Scarborough fair seasoning which is a combination of parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme just like the song. It is so potent a tiny pinch will do. I use that in poultry and rice dishes. Bay leaves in just about everything. Fresh ones are best. Pricey but delicious. Mint leaves are nice too for ground lamb burgers, tea, and for medicinal purposes.
Rub your grilling meat, poultry, and fish with olive oil so the seasoning sticks to it.
I am blind, so I have an extraordinary sense of smell. I'm very much like your wife in that regard.
A very interesting article of your loving super-taster!
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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Well, it sounds like you have made the best of those 20 foods, Sal. The way you spice them up sounds delicious! I'll be coming out with that supersmeller essay soon.
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I sent the spice advice to you, poor dear. I can't imagine eating without enjoyeying it. Blessings,
Sal :))
Comment from Daylily
Thank you for posting a very informative and interesting read. I can strongly relate to part of your story. Once at the dentist office, I was given a shot that somehow went into the nerve of my tongue. The taste paralysis lasted jut over a month and absolutely everything had the flavor of cardboard. I lost ten pounds. --Lily
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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Thank you for posting a very informative and interesting read. I can strongly relate to part of your story. Once at the dentist office, I was given a shot that somehow went into the nerve of my tongue. The taste paralysis lasted jut over a month and absolutely everything had the flavor of cardboard. I lost ten pounds. --Lily
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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I can believe it. There just doesn't seem to be much point in eating when you can't taste except to relieve hunger pangs. Thanks for sharing this interesting story!
Comment from Terry Broxson
LOL, Jim, this is hilarious! I have heard of supertasters, usually with wine. But I never knew what kind of problems it might cause for those affected. Yes, you are quite the guy. Thanks for the advice about not punching a hole in my tongue. I can see how that could happen. Excellent. Terry.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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LOL, Jim, this is hilarious! I have heard of supertasters, usually with wine. But I never knew what kind of problems it might cause for those affected. Yes, you are quite the guy. Thanks for the advice about not punching a hole in my tongue. I can see how that could happen. Excellent. Terry.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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Thanks, Terry. It's definitely something not to envy. Nor is being a supersmeller because the awareness of bad odors more than offsets the increased enjoyment of good ones. I will describe this in greater detail soon.
Comment from Thesis
I was under the previous impression that being a supertaster was a good thing. Thanks for bringing me back to reality. Wow, that condition must be unbearable. I can see why you've taken over the meal preparation duties. The thing I find sad is that she doesn't like wine!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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I was under the previous impression that being a supertaster was a good thing. Thanks for bringing me back to reality. Wow, that condition must be unbearable. I can see why you've taken over the meal preparation duties. The thing I find sad is that she doesn't like wine!
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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Does seem sad, doesn't it? There's no advantage to being a supersmeller either, as I will make clear in a forthcoming essay.
Comment from Janet Foor
Delightful!!! I enjoyed your supertaster story. I think I have an average amount of tastebuds but the older I get, they are more sensitive to heat.
My husband does not fit into your category as he only makes tomato soup (from a can) and grilled cheese sandwiches. Now your wife might like that as they are both kind of bland.
Nicely done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Delightful!!! I enjoyed your supertaster story. I think I have an average amount of tastebuds but the older I get, they are more sensitive to heat.
My husband does not fit into your category as he only makes tomato soup (from a can) and grilled cheese sandwiches. Now your wife might like that as they are both kind of bland.
Nicely done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 17-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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More sensitive to heat, huh? Perhaps you are growing more taste buds as you age. Too bad!
Thanks for the great review and the 6 stars, Janet.