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Comments (16)
about 2 years ago ChefJune
Interesting. Traditional Aïoli is NOT just any mayo with garlic included. It's specifically made with olive oil, and has a "heavier" taste than if it included a flavorless, lighter oil. And there's no mustard in it, as we usually put in regular mayonnaise. Nothing, really, to detract from the garlic, which is the STAR!
almost 2 years ago Sagegreen
Personally, I love the olive oil heaviness! But I have experimented and adapted my recipes this week to incorporate the lighter oils of grapeseed and canola, using a 2/3 to 1/3 ratio vs a 3/4 to 1/4. The taste is really lovely.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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Mmm. Me too. Reducing the olive oil (especially if it is a very fruity one) lets other flavors shine without having to use so much that it's all a muddle in the end.
almost 2 years ago ChefJune
SageGreen, I'm intrigued by some of your very creative combinations. You really hit the ground running on this topic!
about 2 years ago AntoniaJames
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Are there any "must-have" ingredients for the aioli, the absence of which would disqualify a recipe? Thank you. ;o)
almost 2 years ago Kristen Miglore
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Unless you have a strong argument otherwise, we'd expect to see egg yolk, olive oil and garlic.
about 2 years ago sdebrango
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Oh I love the names!
about 2 years ago boulangere
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I also have a Cupcake. She weighed 18 pounds when I rescued her from my veterinarian where she had been boarded and ultimately never reclaimed. She is down to a svelte 10 pounds. I am so lame.
about 2 years ago sdebrango
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Oh sounds like the same weight loss regimen I have my dogs on. Cupcake love it!
about 2 years ago boulangere
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I also have Esmé the border collie. Are you a Twilight fan? My daughter hooked me on them.
about 2 years ago sdebrango
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Yes I am a twilight fan, It took me a while to admit it publicly, When my friend and I went to the movie to see it we were the oldest ones in the theatre,
I have two pugs. Each 10 years old. My Nando is diabetic and now blind. Changing his diet saved his life. I attribute his good health now to the food that he eats (along with the meds of course)
about 2 years ago sdebrango
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Oh yes Esme, just noticed that Edwards "mother" for all intents and purposes. Ha!
about 2 years ago boulangere
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What a stunning photo.
about 2 years ago Panfusine
second that... too bad this color isn't what has been announced for the prize!
about 2 years ago sdebrango
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Talk about stunning photo's love your new photo of kitty paws.
about 2 years ago boulangere
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Oh my gosh, LOL! Basil (son of Parsley), sound asleep in the sun in my kitchen.