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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!

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2023

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Frances Schiavina Date: 3/16/2023 9:10:00 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! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/16/2023 9:17:00 AM Many thanks Frances. I'm glad you found it humorous, as did I in creating it. :)

Speaks Volumes Date: 3/12/2023 10:58:00 AM and I applaud your poem !!! Really well written Linda. I enjoyed the read. Thank you . Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/12/2023 3:35:00 PM LOL Wendy, you've been busy today. Thank you! :)

Janice Canerdy Date: 3/9/2023 4:32:00 PM Very descriptive and entertaining, Linda! Janice Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/9/2023 5:31:00 PM Thank you Janice! :)

Hat Bueckert Date: 3/8/2023 8:25:00 PM Such a fun poem Linda, a garlic press when pressed for time, mmm garlic, well done! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/9/2023 5:31:00 PM Hi Hat. Thanks! :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/7/2023 7:52:00 PM Not a garlic fan, but a fan of this poem! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/8/2023 5:54:00 AM Ha! Thanks gw. laf :)

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 3/7/2023 11:01:00 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! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/7/2023 4:23:00 PM Ha Swetha! Garlic makes just about and savory dish better IMO. LOL. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/6/2023 3:18:00 PM Hello Linda Fowler, a garlic press is vey useful in cooking. Hugs. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/9/2023 2:55:00 PM Hello Linda Fowler, yes garlic is a wonderful herb. It helps the body kill germs. Enjoy your evening my friend. Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/7/2023 4:22:00 PM It is a wonderful herb full of beneficial nutrients! Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/7/2023 10:19:00 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. Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/6/2023 3:53:00 PM Hello dear Darlene! Thank you for visiting and commenting. hugs :)

Miranda Hawley Date: 3/6/2023 11:00:00 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! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/6/2023 11:17:00 AM Thanks Miranda. LOL. Yes, much easier and faster from a jar - and still tastes 'grate' ;)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/6/2023 9:48:00 AM A wonderful write. How does one live without a Garlic Press??? Love this write/Garlic/Garlic Press. Have a fun day cooking away................... Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/6/2023 10:38:00 AM LOL. Guess my grannie knew how. smiles and hugs, Linda :)

Sam Kauffman Date: 3/6/2023 9:34:00 AM Tasty, tantalizing and just plain delightful Linda! A perfect ode. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings to you! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/6/2023 10:37:00 AM Hello Sam. So many thanks for your visit today and for your very kind comments. Blessings and hugs Linda :)