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Originally Posted by Calianna

But mom didn't do much in the way of seasoning anything she cooked, usually limited to a little salt (no pepper), and she very rarely made any kind of combined foods (such as casseroles, soups, and stews) which usually call for at least a little onion, because Dad didn't like them.

This was also how I grew up, with meat prepared with salt, vegetables boiled to death which at least got some butter, and a side starch, with white bread on the table.

I don't know why the Midwest fears taste, but it sure does!