“Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; GARLIC makes it good.” 

Alice May Brock

garlic

 People either love garlic or hate it.   Those who love it, I can very well relate to.   We know of its disadvantage — pungent smell — but the advantages are enormous.   The flavor it brings is so distinct.   I just realized that almost all of the meals I prepared always come with garlic — lots and lots of minced garlic.   No wonder I always come out of our kitchen smelling like… well you know, garlic.   But I’m so obsessed in using this ingredient that I get agitated when my supply’s running out!   And if you have to kiss or get close to someone after dinner, just brush your teeth, gargle or take a mint.