On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 9:30:12 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
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> My wife does not like it when they come around and offer it before she
> has even tasted it. She has been known to ask them to come back in a few
> minutes.

I agree completely. What would the chef think if I salted my meal without tasting it? Or poured ketchup on it? (A little extreme, however "it looks like it might need it".)

> FWIW... I have not seen any places around here that have pepper mills on
> the table.

I have occasionally, it's very nice. However, I must say I've never tasted the pepper to determine its quality. I should do that next time.

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