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On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:14:31 -0700 (PDT), Cam >
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> On Jul 16, 1:00*pm, sf > wrote:
> > On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:36:50 -0700 (PDT), Cam >
> > wrote:
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> > > On Jul 14, 1:44*pm, piedmont > wrote:
> > > > I sampled one teaspoon of EVOO/extra virgin olive oil today out of
> > > > curiousity. I was suprised at how mildly harsh it tasted, Not a burning
> > > > sensation but left an impression and almost bitter.

> >
> > > > any comments on how EVOO should taste?

> >
> > > > --
> > > > regards,

> >
> > > > piedmont (michael)

> >
> > > It should taste good on it's own. It's like the rule about cooking
> > > with wine. Don't use it in a recipe if you wouldn't drink it.

> >
> > > Cam
> > > mildly harsh?

> >
> > Are you saying it should be mildly harsh? *No way! *Different OO's
> > have nuances if you taste more than one together, but a harsh flavor
> > isn't anything to desire.

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> I said it should taste good on it's own.


Where did the mildly harsh come from?

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