The Odoriferous Herb Garlic Is Mother Nature's Pungent Cure-All I don't know about you, but one of my very favorite aromas is garlic wafting through a kitchen, especially when it's in a great tomato sauce or stir fried with some vegetables. Whether it's in a pan with olive oil or roasting in the oven, the smell of garlic sets my appetite on overdrive! While not everyone shares my predilection for this odoriferous herb, there can be no denying that its appeal extends far beyond its smell or.