In a message dated 2/00 3:59:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, nzmh@xtra.co.nz writes: << Yum. Try a pinch of sugar, reduces the acid from the toms. Can't beat fresh basil, and plenty of garlic. >> Carrots slivered and added at start up of cooking sweeten acid sauces better (Flavor wise, and other wise) than added sugar; and/or a peeled raw potato floated in the sauce will absorb much of the acidity. Tricks from DiCicco Square, Worcester, Ma. Gareth