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Chatty Cathy > writes:
> Vote now!

Yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean I don't like cilantro.


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On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:56:38 +0200, Chatty Cathy wrote:

> Vote now!
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com

I voted no as have 4 others as of now. I have never used a soap that
smells like cilantro and have not actually tasted any since four
letter words in the 2nd grade. We live in Texas and cilantro is a staple
for us. We are seldom with out it and I truely love that stuff! I remember
when a little of it was a lot and now any recipe that will benifit from it
IMHO gets a boat load. Great stuff!

"Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
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>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
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> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

I voted and the answer is a firm NO.

kili

jay wrote:
> I remember
> when a little of it was a lot and now any recipe that will benifit from it
> IMHO gets a boat load. Great stuff!
>

jay! nice to hear from you. I knew you had good taste Cilantro rocks!
especially with pork stir fry...

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kilikini wrote:

>
> I voted and the answer is a firm NO.

I knew there was a reason I liked you LOL

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> > Vote now!
> >
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > --
> > Cheers
> > Chatty Cathy
>
> I voted and the answer is a firm NO.
>
> kili
>
>

And I had to vote a VERY FIRM YES! Even if there a minimal amount of
cilantro in something to me it tastes like a bar of Ivory soap. Some people
are of the opinion that this is genetic.

Chris

Chatty Cathy wrote:
> Vote now!
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com

OK, I did... looks like I'm #10 for "no".

Cathy, how do we get the results of other votes? I tried switching it
to Restaurant Tipping but the box reverted back to Cilantro.

"Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
...
> kilikini wrote:
>
> >
> > I voted and the answer is a firm NO.
>
> I knew there was a reason I liked you LOL
>
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

You're so funny! :~)

kili

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:23:09 +0200, Chatty Cathy wrote:

> jay wrote:
>> I remember
>> when a little of it was a lot and now any recipe that will benifit from it
>> IMHO gets a boat load. Great stuff!
>>
>
> jay! nice to hear from you. I knew you had good taste Cilantro rocks!
> especially with pork stir fry...

Awww.. thanks Cathy! You just resolved my what's for dinner delimma.
Pork stir fry sounds great and needless to say .. I got cilantro!

sf > wrote in message
ups.com...
> how do we get the results of other votes?

It would appear those others were closed down and taken offline.

[borrowing sf's post]
Chatty Cathy demanded:
> > Vote now!
> >
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com

Done did it. I'm in the "no" column. Cilantro is spicy but not soapy.

The Ranger

Chris Marksberry wrote:

> And I had to vote a VERY FIRM YES! Even if there a minimal amount of
> cilantro in something to me it tastes like a bar of Ivory soap. Some people
> are of the opinion that this is genetic.


If it is genetic, then your DNA relatives (as opposed to relatives by
marriage or adoption) should be more likely to think cilantro tastes
soapy too. Have you asked them? I'm curious.


I've heard that cilantro tastes soapy to some people but have never
thought so. I love it paired with lime in chicken soup or in salsa.


--Lia

Chatty Cathy wrote:

> Vote now!
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com

The alternative answer should be copper. That's what I think
it tastes like.

Chris Marksberry wrote:

>
> And I had to vote a VERY FIRM YES! Even if there a minimal amount of
> cilantro in something to me it tastes like a bar of Ivory soap. Some people
> are of the opinion that this is genetic.

If you were a child who used inappropriate language around my mother you would
know as well as I do what Ivory soap tastes like :-)

Cilantro seems to be one of those things that North Americans seem to love or
hate, but judging from the number of ethnic cuisines where it is a common
ingredient, they seem to like it a lot more than most of us. I like it, but
would describe the taste as being more like copper than soap. My wife doesn't
not care for it.

You had to figure that there would be an I hate Cilantro Web
site.

http://www.ihatecilantro.com/taste.php

> Chris Marksberry wrote:
>
> > And I had to vote a VERY FIRM YES! Even if there a minimal amount of
> > cilantro in something to me it tastes like a bar of Ivory soap. Some
people
> > are of the opinion that this is genetic.
>
>
> If it is genetic, then your DNA relatives (as opposed to relatives by
> marriage or adoption) should be more likely to think cilantro tastes
> soapy too. Have you asked them? I'm curious.
>
>
> I've heard that cilantro tastes soapy to some people but have never
> thought so. I love it paired with lime in chicken soup or in salsa.
>
>
> --Lia
>

Actually from a genetic standpoint I don't believe that cilantro has ever
been proven nor disproved.

I'm an only child so it's difficult to research the DNA relationship. My
mother, while a good cook was a very bland cook as well (she didn't cook
with cilantro) and what she did to pork was sinful.

If Mr. Pastorio is lurking at the moment I feel sure that he could give his
opinion on the cilantro issue. If he's not a member of C.C.A.C. (Concerned
Citizens Against Cilantro) then he should be.

Chris (tongue planted somewhat firmly in cheek)

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:30:47 GMT, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:

>And I had to vote a VERY FIRM YES! Even if there a minimal amount of
>cilantro in something to me it tastes like a bar of Ivory soap. Some people
>are of the opinion that this is genetic.

I guess I'm genetically superior to you, because I not only love it, I
*crave* it. It's like crack!

Carol, looking for somewhere to hide

On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:32:05 -0400, "Felice Friese"
> wrote:

>Have any cilantro-haters ever described its taste as anything but soapy? Is
>there some common component of cilantro and, say, a bar of Ivory? Inquiring
>taste buds want to know.

The first time I bought cilantro, I was just curious about it. I had
recently started cooking Asian foods. All the way home in the car, I
smelled bug spray. Drove me nuts. When I got home, I started
sniffing at my produce (I'd been at the farmer's market), and finally
found the culprit. Cilantro. I shoved the whole bundle down the
garbage disposal. Talk about releasing the plant's essences! Whew!

Now I love it, whether it smells like insecticide or not. LOL!

Carol

"Felice Friese" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Vote now!
>>
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>> --
>> Cheers
>> Chatty Cathy
>
> I love cilantro and I vote!
>
> Have any cilantro-haters ever described its taste as anything but soapy?
> Is there some common component of cilantro and, say, a bar of Ivory?
> Inquiring taste buds want to know.
>
> Felice
>

Yes, it does taste like soap to me and to my wife. At least
we're compatible. We just substitute parsley. And, from
what I understand, it's not a component of cilantro; the
soapy taste condition is genetic.

> You had to figure that there would be an I hate Cilantro Web
> site.
>
> http://www.ihatecilantro.com/taste.php
>

I never thought I'd join a "hate group", but in this case I'll make
exception! <g>

Chris

> >And I had to vote a VERY FIRM YES! Even if there a minimal amount of
> >cilantro in something to me it tastes like a bar of Ivory soap. Some
people
> >are of the opinion that this is genetic.
>
> I guess I'm genetically superior to you, because I not only love it, I
> *crave* it. It's like crack!
>
> Carol, looking for somewhere to hide

My dearest Carol,

There is no place for the likes of you to hide <extra evil grin>! You could
not possibly be genetically superior to me. Crash might be, but not you.

Chris, now ducking for cover

Dave Smith wrote:
> Chatty Cathy wrote:
>
> > Vote now!
> >
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> The alternative answer should be copper. That's what I think
> it tastes like.

and how would you know this, Dave?

Chatty Cathy wrote:
> Vote now!
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

Not sure if it tastes like soap since I've never eaten soap but I do
know that I don't like it. To me it almost has a metallic taste to it.
I've been told by some people that a little bit is good. Trust me,
even a smidgeon of cilantro is too much for me.

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:16:46 GMT, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:

> > >And I had to vote a VERY FIRM YES! Even if there a minimal amount of
>> >cilantro in something to me it tastes like a bar of Ivory soap. Some
>people
>> >are of the opinion that this is genetic.
>>
>> I guess I'm genetically superior to you, because I not only love it, I
>> *crave* it. It's like crack!
>>
>> Carol, looking for somewhere to hide
>
>My dearest Carol,
>
>There is no place for the likes of you to hide <extra evil grin>! You could
>not possibly be genetically superior to me. Crash might be, but not you.
>
>Chris, now ducking for cover

Yeah, well, *I* have a dimple! So there!

Oh, yeah. That's a scar from falling on my face. Well, I tried.

Carol

sf wrote:

>
> > >
> > > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> >
> > The alternative answer should be copper. That's what I think
> > it tastes like.
>
> and how would you know this, Dave?
>
>

We used to make blow guns out of copper pipes :-)

Chatty Cathy wrote:
> Vote now!
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy
My wife complains of the soap taste and will avoid cilantro for that
reason. I like the stuff and it never tastes like soap to me.
Rocky
lover of herbs and spices in cooking

Chatty Cathy wrote:
>
> Vote now!
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

No, I think it smells and vaguely tastes like raw sewage
smells. I can eat it if it's already in stuff but I almost
never cook with it myself because I can't stand the smell
when handling it.

Kate
--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

In article >,
Chatty Cathy > wrote:

> Vote now!
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

Done. :-)

36% yes so far!
That's a pretty good percentage...

Now we need a poll for that classic question about asparagus. <lol>
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Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Chris Marksberry wrote:
>
> >
> > And I had to vote a VERY FIRM YES! Even if there a minimal amount of
> > cilantro in something to me it tastes like a bar of Ivory soap. Some
> > people
> > are of the opinion that this is genetic.
>
> If you were a child who used inappropriate language around my mother you
> would
> know as well as I do what Ivory soap tastes like :-)

<grins> For me it was the teachers at school...
I was in parochial school thru the 5th grade. ;-)

>
> Cilantro seems to be one of those things that North Americans seem to love or
> hate, but judging from the number of ethnic cuisines where it is a common
> ingredient, they seem to like it a lot more than most of us. I like it, but
> would describe the taste as being more like copper than soap. My wife doesn't
> not care for it.

I don't care for it either, but my mom loved it.
Same for Arugula.
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Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> Chatty Cathy > wrote:
>
> > Vote now!
> >
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > --
> > Cheers
> > Chatty Cathy
>
> Done. :-)
>
> 36% yes so far!
> That's a pretty good percentage...
>
> Now we need a poll for that classic question about asparagus. <lol>
> --
> Peace!
> Om

(Hand held high) I know of what you speak! I guess, that's a yes. :~)

kili

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:

> The next new show on FoodTV?
>
> http://ebaumsworld.com/2006/07/bonappetite.html

That's totally disgusting! How did they get away with it? I can see
feeding it to people who know what they're getting in to, but
unsuspecting diners?

Steve Wertz wrote:
> On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:56:38 +0200, Chatty Cathy wrote:
>
> > Vote now!
> >
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> Like beer, it was an acquired taste for me. Now I eat it several
> times a week.
>

I can't say I loved cilantro the first time I tried it, but I warmed up
to it quickly and use it in generous amounts now.

Kate Connally wrote:

>
> No, I think it smells and vaguely tastes like raw sewage
> smells. I can eat it if it's already in stuff but I almost
> never cook with it myself because I can't stand the smell
> when handling it.

Some of my favourite dishes have cilantro in them, and it is an
essential ingredient. But I can appreciate your point about
handling it. I have it in my herb garden. I think it has gone
wild in there. Every once in a while I have to go in and thin
it out. I also need to trim the tops off when it starts to
flower. That leaves a powerful smell in the air and on my
hands. I have a similar problem with basil. I really like it in
some things, but damn I had handling it in the garden.

kilikini wrote:

>
> > Now we need a poll for that classic question about asparagus. <lol>
> > --
> > Peace!
> > Om
>
> (Hand held high) I know of what you speak! I guess, that's a yes. :~)
>

Asparagus is a gift from the gods. I am glad that some people don't like
it. That keeps the price down.
When asparagus is in season, and more affordable, I have it 3-4 times per
week. I used to have a strong aversion to the imported stuff because it was
terribly expensive, not as good tasting and tended to have woody texture to
it. Over the past few years they have done a better of getting it to our
markets in better condition so it is now more affordable and better.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> kilikini wrote:
>
> >
> > > Now we need a poll for that classic question about asparagus. <lol>
> > > --
> > > Peace!
> > > Om
> >
> > (Hand held high) I know of what you speak! I guess, that's a yes. :~)
> >
>
> Asparagus is a gift from the gods. I am glad that some people don't like
> it. That keeps the price down.
> When asparagus is in season, and more affordable, I have it 3-4 times per
> week. I used to have a strong aversion to the imported stuff because it
was
> terribly expensive, not as good tasting and tended to have woody texture
to
> it. Over the past few years they have done a better of getting it to our
> markets in better condition so it is now more affordable and better.
>

I'm an asparagus fiend! I love it, but it does some odd things to my
urinary tract!

kili

"Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
...
> Vote now!
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

Cilantro does not taste like soap. Pickled ginger (the pink stuff) does!

In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > Chatty Cathy > wrote:
> >
> > > Vote now!
> > >
> > > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > > --
> > > Cheers
> > > Chatty Cathy
> >
> > Done. :-)
> >
> > 36% yes so far!
> > That's a pretty good percentage...
> >
> > Now we need a poll for that classic question about asparagus. <lol>
>
> (Hand held high) I know of what you speak! I guess, that's a yes. :~)
>
> kili

<giggles>
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> kilikini wrote:
>
> >
> > > Now we need a poll for that classic question about asparagus. <lol>
> > > --
> > > Peace!
> > > Om
> >
> > (Hand held high) I know of what you speak! I guess, that's a yes. :~)
> >
>
> Asparagus is a gift from the gods.

Totally agree! I adore the stuff...
but the question involves the odiferous side effect that many people
notice. I think it's caused by the sulfur content, but it's also supposed
to be a genetic thing.

> I am glad that some people don't like
> it. That keeps the price down.
> When asparagus is in season, and more affordable, I have it 3-4 times per
> week. I used to have a strong aversion to the imported stuff because it was
> terribly expensive, not as good tasting and tended to have woody texture to
> it. Over the past few years they have done a better of getting it to our
> markets in better condition so it is now more affordable and better.

I eat it as often as I can afford it. ;-)
But do love it when it's on sale in season!
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

In article .com>,
"sf" > wrote:

> Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
>
> > The next new show on FoodTV?
> >
> > http://ebaumsworld.com/2006/07/bonappetite.html
>
> That's totally disgusting! How did they get away with it? I can see
> feeding it to people who know what they're getting in to, but
> unsuspecting diners?

<gag> I totally agree!

I could not even finish watching the video. It made me nauseous. :-(

I don't even put food based garbage in my regular kitchen trash due to
the smell it can generate (with the exception of corn husks). I have a
container on the sink lined with a ziplock bag it goes into. That gets
sealed and taken out to the dumpster on a daily basis and replaced with
a fresh liner.....

Keeps the pets uninterested in the trash too. ;-) Any meat wrappers go
straight outdoors!
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson