On Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:02:12 -0800, Leonard Blaisdell
> wrote:

>In article >, sf wrote:
>
>> I never understand this rubbing thing with garlic. I can't taste it
>> when I do that. Are other people's taste buds so refined, they can
>> taste such a small hint of garlic?
>
>Apparently. I can't even taste it on bruschetta. I love garlic, but I
>don't notice or appreciate the cachet of rub-on garlic either. I think I
>ought to. I just don't.
>
>leo

it does sound a little like whispering 'vermouth' over a glass of gin,
doesn't it?

your pal,
blake