On 30 Apr 2005 09:47:37 -0700, "Sheldon" > wrote:

>
>padam 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>
>>
>>
>> Well, half the time I use my finger.
>>
>> A little dip, taste, and sometimes a redip.
>
>That's more disgusting than spoon licking... yoose gots to be a filthy
>guido wop.
>
>Sheldon


You should see how I make doughnuts.