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"kilikini" > wrote:

> "Mr Libido Incognito" > wrote in message
> ...
> > goomba38 wrote on 09 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking
> >
> > > Mr Libido Incognito wrote:
> > >
> > > > I grill mine...over a very hot grill. Toss the asparague in oil and
> > > > course salt, then on to the grill. Takes maybe 5-7 minutes for a lb.
> > > > soon as grill marks and a little steam come outa the cut end it's
> > > > done.
> > > >
> > > > There should be enough salt so the aparagus is almost pretzel like
> > > > with salt. Maybe 3 tbsp of oil enough to just hold on the salt. I
> > > > prefer canola oil but any oil will work.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Oh nooooooo, Olive Oil is the best here!! My recent grilled spears
> > > were a tad fatter than I usually like, but I think they were ideal
> > > grilled. A little sturdier. I love the blackened charred bits.
> > >
> >
> > What do you mean No? My preferance is still Canola whatever you say!
> >
> > --
> > -Alan
>
> Canola oil tastes rancid to me. My hubby likes it, but I can't do it. From
> what I've been learning, some people have an odd flavor experience with it.
> Kind of like cilantro tastes like soap to some.
>
> kili

Same here...... IMHO Canola (and some veggie oils) taste "stale".
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