We suspect she does n't like it because it 's cold . ( just as she would n't eat canned food from a plate - because her face might touch the cold ceramics ! ! ) I keep putting it on the plate , but most of the time she smells it and waits .

Question: Who is it the narrator is trying to feed that wo n't eat the food cold ?
Answer: It is the narrator 's newborn baby that will not drink their formula if it is not warmed properly .It is the narrator 's pet cat that is picky about how their food is served .It is the narrator 's teenager that has issues with digestion and wo n't eat anything cold .The narrator 's picky toddler will not eat canned baby food if it is not on a plate .