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Garlic Gets Serious

By lkretzer • October 4, 2012 • 1 Comment

When it comes to beloved garlic, you may be missing out on roughly 500 heirloom varieties of the good stuff. Softneck garlic is the most common, but Zester Daily gives us a crash course on the lesser-known hardneck varieties, from Broadleaf Czech to Purple Stripe, each of which carries a distinct flavor, texture, and sharpness. Next time you're strolling through a farmers' market and spot an heirloom variety, snatch it up -- your dinner will thank you later.

Heirloom Garlic Outshines the Supermarket Stuff from Zester Daily

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Tags: what we're reading, zester daily, garlic, heirloom varieties, farmers market, hardneck garlic

lkretzer

I cook for a living and then come home to cook for fun. When I'm not cooking, I'm reading or writing about food. It's safe to say I've found my calling.