Ode To a Garlic Press

Oh, my precious press, you are my praise-worthy kitchen helper. You take a clove of fresh garlic, bland, and soon it becomes a brilliant burst in minced, crushed, or creamy paste. My gentle press, you transform the wild garlic and tame it in a most determined and delightful way. You impart fine perfumery in the air. You make a delicious marinade possible. Your actions provide a tantalizing tongue treat as a succulent addition to marinating lean red or white meat, or veggies. Oh, were it not for you, dear press, my life would be a thankless kitchen chore, well-intended, but poorly executed. I applaud your bold audacity!
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Schiavina Avatar
March 16, 2023 at 9:10 AM
You are as bold as the garlic in praising such a controversial figure passionately hated or can't live without it. Uniquely humorous and creative poem. Great!
Fowler Avatar
March 16, 2023 at 9:17 AM
Many thanks Frances. I'm glad you found it humorous, as did I in creating it. :)
Volumes Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 10:58 AM
and I applaud your poem !!! Really well written Linda. I enjoyed the read. Thank you .
Fowler Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 3:35 PM
LOL Wendy, you've been busy today. Thank you! :)
Canerdy Avatar
March 9, 2023 at 4:32 PM
Very descriptive and entertaining, Linda! Janice
Fowler Avatar
March 9, 2023 at 5:31 PM
Thank you Janice! :)
Bueckert Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Such a fun poem Linda, a garlic press when pressed for time, mmm garlic, well done!
Fowler Avatar
March 9, 2023 at 5:31 PM
Hi Hat. Thanks! :)
Wolf Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 7:52 PM
Not a garlic fan, but a fan of this poem!
Fowler Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 5:54 AM
Ha! Thanks gw. laf :)
Vangaveti Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 11:01 AM
This is WOW! My husband doesn't like garlic but if it's crushed and added to foods, he eats it off. LOL. Garlic Press is surely the game changer!
Fowler Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 4:23 PM
Ha Swetha! Garlic makes just about and savory dish better IMO. LOL. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 3:18 PM
Hello Linda Fowler, a garlic press is vey useful in cooking. Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 9, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Hello Linda Fowler, yes garlic is a wonderful herb. It helps the body kill germs. Enjoy your evening my friend.
Fowler Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 4:22 PM
It is a wonderful herb full of beneficial nutrients!
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Hello Linda, I love garlic I eat a lot of home made garlic bread. Did you know garlic is good for the body. It is. Hugs.
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 3:53 PM
Hello dear Darlene! Thank you for visiting and commenting. hugs :)
Hawley Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Interesting choice of topic. I am a garlic fan myself, but I have to confess I buy mine in a jar already chopped up. Good luck!
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Thanks Miranda. LOL. Yes, much easier and faster from a jar - and still tastes 'grate' ;)
Goldsmith Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 9:48 AM
A wonderful write. How does one live without a Garlic Press??? Love this write/Garlic/Garlic Press. Have a fun day cooking away...................
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 10:38 AM
LOL. Guess my grannie knew how. smiles and hugs, Linda :)
Kauffman Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 9:34 AM
Tasty, tantalizing and just plain delightful Linda! A perfect ode. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings to you!
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 10:37 AM
Hello Sam. So many thanks for your visit today and for your very kind comments. Blessings and hugs Linda :)
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