Note: If you didn’t read Cultivating Garlic, go back and read that post first! Garlic is something we use everyday. Unlike many, I LOVE the taste AND smell of garlic. Once you’ve planted your garlic patch, all you need is a little patience and be ready to harvest when the time is right. In the …
One of the reasons I love garlic is its accessible almost worldwide. Garlic is a powerful herbal ally, as well as an easy-to-find addition to your diet and lifestyle. Of course, you’ll likely have garlic breath, but just think of all the wonderful cleansing properties that are enveloping your respiratory system! Besides, the cure for …
Fun fact: The word aioli is derived from the Provençal “ai” (garlic) and “oli” (oil). There are different ways of making a Mediterranean-style aioli, from a simple blend of olive oil and garlic to creating a garlic-y emulsion resembling mayonnaise. However you go about it, though, a metric ton of garlic is a must. Okay, …
Garlic, aromatic herbs and a kick of red pepper… what’s not to love?? Grab a crusty baguette and your favorite extra virgin olive oil and join us as we whip up a batch of this simple and delicious restaurant-style herbal bread dip blend! ?? Herbal Bread Dip Ingredients 1 tsp garlic powder 1 T …
We love growing garlic in our gardens. It adds some beauty, medicinal value, edible bulbs (as well as the scapes), plus it makes a great companion plant! Garlic has a strong, pungent smell, and many garden pests really don’t like it – thank you secondary metabolites! Plants that do better with garlic near or around …
