On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 04:51:37 GMT, "kilikini"
> wrote:

>
>"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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>>
>> > kilikini wrote:
>> >
>> >>>> I made a double-stuffed potato for the soon-to-be hubby last night
>> >>>> and diced up some chives for some color to top off the 'tater. My
>> >>>> fingers *still* smell like chives and I've washed them and washed
>> >>>> them. The same thing happens to me when I peel garlic. It's at
>> >>>> the point where the smell is just nauseating. Garlic or chive odor
>> >>>> will stay on my fingers for up to 4 days after I handle them.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Is there any way to get rid of it? HELP ME PLEASE!
>> >
>> > I use one of those ( gimmicky, you'd think ) stainless steel stones.
>> > I don't know or care why, but they do work ...
>>
>> Would a stainless steel pot work just as well?
>>
>
>I tried my dog's stainless steel water bowl to no avail. Then I tried a few
>different spoons (I don't have a full *real* set of anything) and finished
>off with a fork. My fingers still smell lightly like chives two days later.
>I haven't tried one of my Cuisinart pots yet tho.
>
>kili
>
maybe, but please don't turn the machine on.

your pal,
blake