Garlic Tips & Techniques
Today’s feature is a nice pdf from Cooks Illustrated for Garlic Tips & Techniques (pdf):
When buying garlic in the store, make sure to buy firm, tightly bound cloves. If your garlic has sprouted, it’s still all right to use in a pinch. Just remove the green sprout—it can make your dish taste bitter. Here we present some tried-and-true tricks of the trade to help you work with garlic efficiently and effectively.
This quick guide shows how to prepare garlic by using a chef’s knife or how to peel garlic with a rubber jar opener, how to mince garlic, how to puree garlic with a knife or a fork, how to sliver garlic and how to roast and toast garlic (also see How To Roast Garlic & Recipe Tips).
The file is just two pages and is a nice handy resource to download or print off if you like.
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13 Feb 2008 at 8:02 am
Some info on the health benefits of eating garlic!
Garlic has long been considered an herbal wonder drug. It has been used extensively in herbal medicine. Raw garlic can help in managing high cholesterol levels and blood pressure. A stronger tasting clove of garlic has more sulphur content and therefore more medicinal value.
Science has shown that garlic is a powerful antibiotic. Garlic seems to also help the body fight off infections. The body does not appear to build up resistance to garlic, so its positive health benefits continue over time.
Studies have shown that garlic can have a powerful antioxidant effect. Antioxidants help to protect the body against damaging “free radicals”.
Raw garlic is very strong, so eating too much could cause irritation of the digestive tract. Also, garlic could potentially disrupt anti-coagulants, so it’s best avoided before surgery.
13 Feb 2008 at 5:26 pm
Thanks for sharing that Beverly, I’m a firm believer in garlic and thankfully–I love it!
02 Aug 2008 at 11:00 am
It is also well known for keeping mosquitos away from the consumer and helps in the process of blood circulation. Garlic grown among other plants will deter unwanted pests and save more of the produce for your own picking. If you have a problem with the smell on your breath, try munching on some fresh parsley after the great tasting stinking rose.