Saturday, July 2, 2011

Produce 101 - Garlic

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Produce 101 - Garlic

Picking the best
When selecting garlic look for garlic bulbs that are large with a few layers of husk around the bulb Heavier the bulb fresher the garlic will be and bulbs that are light for their size usually indicate that they are older. Elephant garlic is similar to regular garlic in appearance with a milder flavor. Elephant garlic is not a true garlic at all, but is actually a type of leek.


Storing
When selecting garlic look for garlic bulbs that are large with a few layers of husk around the bulb Heavier the bulb fresher the garlic will be and bulbs that are light for their size usually indicate that they are older. Elephant garlic is similar to regular garlic in appearance with a milder flavor. Elephant garlic is not a true garlic at all, but is actually a type of leek.

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