I like pepperoni and green olives. That is a bit of a weird combo, but I think it's the saltiness that I like. I do not like black olives. This isn't a racist thing.
My mom made me try brussels sprouts when I was a kid and I hated the taste so much I barfed! I really tried, but ewwwwww.
I always wonder if I didn't get just little bit spoiled in my food choices, or if taste preferences are not always learned behavior. There are some things I like that others can't stand, but my family never had to worry about me eating all the shrimp or all the lobster. However, I know if one is hungry enough one can eat anything.
So, taste for food: nature or nurture?