But why? A podcast for curious kids is known for serious answers to silly questions sent

in by kids just like you. But did you know that but why is now a book series?

Our first book, Our Lama's Ticklish, answers questions from real kids about farm animals.

This colorfully illustrated book is perfect for kids ages 8 to 10. And our second book,

To Fish Breathe Underwater, explores the underwater world of the ocean. Learn more at

at themykids.org slash books.

This is But Why, a podcast for curious kids from Vermont Public Radio. I'm Jane Lindholm.

This is a show for you to ask questions and it's our job to get some thoughtful people

to help you with the answers. We are putting this episode out a little bit early this week,

a few days before Thanksgiving. This is a week where many of us are thinking about what

we are thankful for. You're probably thankful for your friends and family and okay,

many of you are just thinking about cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, turkey, and maybe

just pumpkin pie and candied yams. Given the cultural focus on food at this time of year,

it seemed like a good time to answer a couple of the questions that have come in about food

and taste. Here's one of them. My name is Alex. I like to cook food and I like to eat it.

I'm a living-ass old and Columbus, Ohio and I was wondering why do we like to eat certain foods?

For example, why do some people like to eat spicy food and some people not like to eat their vegetables

and that stuff? We love this question, Alex. A few months ago, we actually had a live event here

in Vermont and we asked other kids about what kinds of food they love and hate.

Mack and cheese. It's very cheesy. Okay, because I have it at this time on my birthday.

Seaweed, salted, dry seaweed. Because, well, I like trying new foods. Cranthons and hot dogs.

I like a lot of foods, but I like dumplings. They have a good taste and I like the texture.

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