On Feb 27, 1:32*pm, "James Silverton" >
wrote:
> Hello All!
>
> I think it's pretty well established that there are probably 3 reactions
> to cilantro: great taste, no taste and soapy taste. A day or two ago the
> notion was posted to have cilantro enthusiasts hold their noses while
> eating it to establish whether it was taste or smell. Sorry, to the OP,
> I can't find the post.
>
> Well, I just tried and tho' I like cilantro, when I hold my nose it has
> no taste or smell.

A few days ago, my husband (who has allergies and is frequently
congested) was making a dish that involved a brandy pan sauce
for beef tenderloin. It required a couple of tablespoons of minced
parsley. I walked into the kitchen just in time--the cutting board
was piled with cilantro.

I like cilantro, but that would have been just nasty.

Cindy Hamilton