I've noticed since I started Atkins, but especially since I switched to
Neanderthin a few weeks ago that the less cooked the meat is on the inside
(as long as it's done up on the outside), the better I like it.  What's
strange is that I never really liked steak before and now I love it.  But I
still cook the hell out of hamburger.

John Pavao

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>        As for the raw meat dept., I ordered a Medium steak yesterday
>from Sizler.  Again, I didn't like the taste as much as a well stake, but
>I expect my palate to get used to it.  On Sunday I'm going to order a
>RARE stake.  My theory is that if I pay for it to be cooked rare, I will
>eat it without complaint.  And I will like it.

I do think your palate gets used to it. I'm pretty confirmed as a med-rare
kinda girl (from well done). But I would recommend working down in a step-
wise progression to give your taste buds a chance to learn why less cooked
is actually tastier/tenderer etc.

          /carol in seattle