"D.A.Martinich" wrote:
>
> Arri London wrote:
>
> > Tastes are so personal don't think it's possible to make someone
> > understand why a food is liked or disliked.
>
> This is so true. Food and wine snobs, for the most part, deny this
> basic biological/psychological fact. I'm continually amazed that
> individual journalists (like R. Parker) can sway so many readers to the
> point where it affects price and availability to such a great degree.
> The phrase 'sheep like behavior' comes to mind. I'm convinced that
> caviar and champagne are bought and consumed by large numbers of people
> who actually have never liked the stuff. (Of course, some of you
> really do like it- I just wonder how many.) OK, now that I've had my
> little rant I will say if you're having fun with it (and can afford it)
> go ahead and have a ball. Just don't try to lay your rap on the rest
> of us. It Is soooo boring!
> I wish you all good eats!
>
> D.M.

Hey I never turn down a Roederer Cristal or a Dom Perignon or any decent
caviare when offered! It just doesn't get offered all that much LOL.