Dave Smith wrote:
> James Egan wrote:
>
>> While cooking something like spaghetti sauce, I taste the
>> sauce (or gravy) occasionally to test. My wife maintains
>> that I should clean the spoon each time, because my saliva
>> will adversely affect the sauce (or whatever). I understand
>> that saliva contains enzymes and that their purpose is to
>> break down food. However, I cannot believe that the trace
>> amount of saliva on a spoon used to test the sauce will
>> have any significantly adverse affect. It's not like I
>> slobber on the spoon! Anyway, do YOU always wash
>> your spoon after tasting? Be honest! <g>
>
> My mother freaks when she sees me taste something and stick the
> spoon back in, so if she is here I make sure that she sees me
> wash it off before using it again. Otherwise, you don't want to
> know what goes on in my kitchen. I do promise that if
> something falls on the floor I will check it for dog hair
> before it goes on a plate.

I've done that! But I check for cat hair. :-)

kili