Getting kids (and sometimes adults) to eat vegetables can be a challenge.  Some of the issues may involve texture, while some people are just "super-tasters" and a pungent flavor may be a hyper-taste experience.  But in many cases, people have just not been exposed to the vegetables and develop a "veggie resistance."  This can also happen when mom or dad gives up after one or two attempts to get their kids to eat a new vegetable.

So first up - it can take somewhere around 20 taste exposures (or just visual and taste exposures) to get a child to try a new vegetable.  Adding a dip or jazzing up the presentation can help.  It can also help to get your kid involved in the veggie selection/prep - those who enjoy the experience and are proud of the results, may be more likely to try it!!

Country Crock has put out an adorable new recipe book that creates amazing visual recipes from vegetables.  These combine family fun in the kitchen and good taste too!  Log on to www.averyveggieworld.com and you will find 25 whimsical recipes that take vegetables to a whole new level.  Of course, some of them use Country Crock's spread and most meet a health standard that parents will find refreshing - you will get your kids eating vegetables a whole new way!!  Many of the recipes lend themselves to "fun and entertaining" for adult gatherings too.