Garlic Facts

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Garlic facts and general information about garlic.

Garlic is Available:

Garlic is available all year

How Does Garlic Grow:

Garlic grows underground much like onions. It is planted in the winter and harvested in the summer time.

What to Look for When Buying Garlic:

Choose plump and firm garlic. You don’t want them to be soft when squeezed. Avoid garlic with green sprouts.

Garlic Storage Tips:

Store in a cool dark place and well ventilated.

How to Cook with Garlic:

Sauté garlic in sauces, with onions or/and meats. Garlic adds flavor to most cooking. Using a g arlic press to mince garlic works best.

Garlic Nutrition Facts:

A great source of manganese and full of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Garlic is known for helping respiratory systems and used often in herbal medicine.

Recipe: Garlic Sauce Pasta

2 Tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoon flour
3/4 Cup chicken broth
3/4 Cup milk
2 teaspoon parsley
salt and pepper
1/3 Cup parmesan cheese
Sauté butter and garlic. Take off heat and add flour and stir together making a roux. Mixture will be thick. Add chicken broth whisking slowly. Then add milk and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste and stir in cheese. Pour over cooked pasta.