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This is the Conversation Forum for Talking Point: Acquired Taste << Local inedible delicacies Two words: Chemical Addiction! >> Subject: Olives Posted Jan 23, 2000 by Peta   Posting 1 I love them... but they're definitely an aquired taste...I hated them at first but now ... Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Olives Posted Oct 10, 2003 by QueenBronners - Ferret Fanatic This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 You're so right! I used to hate olives with a passion, but when I tried one recently having not eaten any for years I loved them. I'm now completely addicted to the things! I like especially the ones stuffed with red pepper. The same thing happened with asparagus and mushroom. I still don't like sprouts or marmite though, and I don't think I ever will. Yeuch! QB Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Olives Posted Oct 10, 2003 by Ferrettbadger. The Renegade Master This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 hmmm I love olive oil, and for about the first three seconds after I have put one in my mouth I love the taste of olives. But the aftertaste that kicks in then just puts me off... Boo hoo all my family love olives... just not me Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Olives Posted Oct 10, 2003 by Rasa This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 4 Not necessarily acquired - I've always loved them. But I had funny eating habits as a child. I liked aioli sauce (this very garlicky Italian stuff you get served with some fish dishes) even when I was 2. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Olives Posted Oct 12, 2003 by mind tailor This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 5 :D maybe it's genetic... I've always loved olives, and my family has an obsession with garlic Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Olives Posted Dec 2, 2008 by Uncle Ghengis This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 6 Rumour has it... If you eat 6 olives in quick succession - by the end you'll like them. Conversation list Conversation list

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