Fargo is home to a budding food critic named Milo Beseler Thompson. At just 10 years old, Milo has a passion for food that shines through in everything he does. I first met him when he was only five, during a fun bean bag tournament. Even then, he let his competitive spirit shine, and I was impressed.
Recently, Milo’s mom, Erika, reached out to me. She mentioned that Milo wanted to learn how to write food reviews. Excited about this opportunity, I suggested we meet at a restaurant. After some discussion, we decided on Wurst Bier Hall in downtown Fargo.
Milo’s love for food is evident. He has strong opinions, especially about what he likes to eat. As we sat down, he quickly dove into the menu. He confidently ordered dishes that stood out to him. The first item we tried was pretzels with several dipping sauces. Milo liked the creamy garlic sauce but felt it lacked a hint of garlic. “They’d be fine without it,” he said.
Next came the duck sausage with jalapeños. Milo found the jalapeño overpowering but didn’t mind the sausage casing, although it got stuck in his teeth. “Spice doesn’t bother me,” he added, showing a curious palate for a kid his age.
As the night progressed, we tried pierogies in spicy sriracha butter sauce. Milo wasn’t a fan of the spiciness but found the dish interesting, noting that it looked fancy. However, he preferred the spaetzle mac and cheese, declaring it “good.”
When it came to dessert, Milo had his heart set on strawberry rhubarb kuchen. “It’s creamy, but it tastes more like a pie than cake,” he remarked, providing valuable insight into its texture and flavor.
Throughout the evening, Milo shared anecdotes about his food experiences. He mentioned his favorite messy food is Sloppy Joes because, as he put it, “It’s right there in the name!” Interestingly, he admitted to once disliking tomatoes and corn but has since come around.
As part of my guidance on becoming a reviewer, I suggested he could start writing reviews for his school lunches. He thought it was a fun idea, saying, “Probably, if the teachers let me.” This curiosity and initiative at such a young age certainly paint Milo as a future culinary voice.
In one recent survey about food preferences in kids, 72% expressed interest in trying new foods when they were involved in choosing them. Milo’s varied tastes indicate he’s well ahead of the curve. His open-mindedness about trying Brussels sprouts during a recent trip to another eatery illustrates that young tastes can evolve.
By fostering children’s experiences with food, we encourage not only their culinary skills but also their ability to express opinions confidently. Food is not just nourishment; it’s an adventure, and Milo is ready for the ride.
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