I'm adjusting my thinking about eating. Eating serves a purpose. The function is to provide nutrition. The bonus is if the food tastes good.
That is a HORRIBLE way to look at food. I agree that eating serves a purpose, but tasting good should be the quest... not a "bonus" (unless every once in a while you really don't have time, and then it's just to stave off the hunger pangs).
We HAVE to eat, or we die. For such a daily / routine / ritual, the only way to make it interesting is to bring in the flava!!!
Although, this is coming from the person, that if given the opportunity, will:
1. eat the exact same dish every time at a restaurant once he finds something he likes
2. eat the same dish over and over for lunch and dinner until it's consumed (or has to go into the freezer to be consumed later).
3. in most cases try anything once with regard to new foods
4. put ketchup on most everything to "enhance" it's flavor
5. considers honey nut cheerios an acceptable meal