Food Quote by William Kitchiner
“If Leekes you like, but do their smell dis-like, Eat Onyons, and you shall not smell the Leeke; If you of Onyons would the scent expell, Eat Garlicke, that shall drowne the Onyons' smell.”
About This Quote
Source Cookbook: The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy, 1822
If you dislike a vegetable’s odor, consume another that masks it; similarly, choose strong flavors to counteract unwanted smells.
In simple terms: Eat strong foods to hide bad smells.
Key Takeaway
Use flavor pairing to manage undesirable aromas.
Themes
cooking
flavor
masking
Mood
practical
informative
Type
educational
culinary
When to use this quote
- kitchen experiments
- food allergies
- meal planning
- restaurant service
Key Concepts
sensory perception
culinary chemistry
dietary choices
Questions to Reflect On
- What foods can you pair to reduce smells?
- Do you prefer masking or avoiding?
A Different Perspective
Masking may not fully eliminate odor.
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