Garlic is a very compatible spice and goes with most any meats and or enhances it’s flavor. It is also appealing to most people where as herbs such as Thyme , Rosemary, Basil, aren’t always appreciated by all. By adding Garlic it isn’t necessary to eat bland food and garlic has a nice health effect in that it is good for the arteries and is considered a natural antibiotic.
I’m “typical American” and associate garlic with ITALIAN food the most! But, I do use it alot … it’s very healthy for you, and adds alot of flavor, without adding any fat, sugar or calories. …. Maybe it’s because Emeril puts alot of garlic into his food – BAM! But I certainly wouldn’t call Emeril’s food “typical American” either ….. I think you’re generalizing too much…or live in Gilroy, California….
It’s not just food in America. Italians put garlic in everything!
Seriously though, garlic tastes good and it’s good for you. It helps your heart and reduces the risk of cancer.
Apr 25th 2010 • 06:04
by TX2step
It enhances flavor, but I do not believe most typical americanized foods have garlic…….
Apr 25th 2010 • 06:04
by elmjunbu
Garlic is a very compatible spice and goes with most any meats and or enhances it’s flavor. It is also appealing to most people where as herbs such as Thyme , Rosemary, Basil, aren’t always appreciated by all. By adding Garlic it isn’t necessary to eat bland food and garlic has a nice health effect in that it is good for the arteries and is considered a natural antibiotic.
Apr 25th 2010 • 08:04
by ThEcOoLe
I’m “typical American” and associate garlic with ITALIAN food the most! But, I do use it alot … it’s very healthy for you, and adds alot of flavor, without adding any fat, sugar or calories. …. Maybe it’s because Emeril puts alot of garlic into his food – BAM! But I certainly wouldn’t call Emeril’s food “typical American” either ….. I think you’re generalizing too much…or live in Gilroy, California….
Apr 25th 2010 • 09:04
by wingdriv
It keeps the vampires away. Oh, sorry. The “typical Americanized vampires”.
Apr 25th 2010 • 09:04
by poop
I love garlic in EVERYTHING. the flavor is just so good on food!!
Apr 25th 2010 • 09:04
by wingdriv…
You must be thinking of someone else . I’m not too strong on garlic .
Apr 25th 2010 • 09:04
by Dawn L
It gives the food more flavour, even here in England we use it alot. It alse is good for preventing cancer.
Apr 25th 2010 • 09:04
by mebepat
it tastes good!
Apr 25th 2010 • 10:04
by style assimilator
Seriously.. almost all “typical americanized ” savory foods call for at least a dash of garlic … what is this obcession ?
Apr 25th 2010 • 11:04
by å Heil Buddha å
bc it gives it flavor…
Apr 25th 2010 • 12:04
by =-09787
I certainly don’t. I’m sick of garlic, pepper and spicy crap! That’s not food!
Apr 25th 2010 • 12:04
by Iona..
It’s not just food in America. Italians put garlic in everything!
Seriously though, garlic tastes good and it’s good for you. It helps your heart and reduces the risk of cancer.