As clams open, place them in the pan with the oil and garlic.
Start with onions - lots of them - and garlic.
Cook in water to cover, with garlic, until tender, about 10 minutes.
Season to taste with more vinegar or garlic, if necessary.
In our experience one of Cinzano's problems was a heavy hand with garlic.
Return pan to medium heat and add meat, if using it, with garlic.
Then why am I asked to keep company with garlic?
Place the slices in a large bowl with the herbs and garlic.
Then we cut off the head and filled the mouth with garlic.
A side order of broccoli with garlic and oil was excellent.