Garlic

Do you peel garlic before planting? There is no need to peel garlic by removing the papery husk that surrounds the clove before planting. If… Read More »Do I Need To Peel Garlic Before Planting?

A natural gastrointestinal stimulant, garlic increases your body’s production of saliva and gastric juices, which could take away from your ability to easily drift off… Read More »Can Garlic Keep You Awake At Night?

In an unopened package, black garlic can be stored at room temperature, but once opened, our friends at Frieda’s recommend storing it in the refrigerator… Read More »Should I Refrigerate Black Garlic?

Yes, frozen garlic won’t have the crunchy texture of fresh garlic. But the flavor definitely stays strong and robust, and it’s way better than the… Read More »Is Frozen Garlic As Good As Fresh?

The color change is caused by a reaction between enzymes and sulfur-containing amino acids in the garlic (the same enzymes are responsible for garlic’s flavor).… Read More »Why Did Garlic Turn Blue In Vinegar?

To Air Dry You can place the garlic pieces on a cloth or paper-lines baking sheet. I prefer to use a kitchen cloth. Turn over… Read More »How Do You Air Dry Garlic?

European folklore gives garlic the ability to ward off the “evil eye.” Central European folk beliefs considered garlic a powerful ward against devils, werewolves, and… Read More »Does Garlic Keep Vampires Away?

Black garlic is done when it’s almost spongy-soft and chewy—similar to a dried date or fig. Some of the inner cloves may not quite be… Read More »How Do You Know When Black Garlic Is Done?

Garlic is a chemical weapon against fleas. In fact, it’s one of my favorite natural remedies for fleas, particularly prevention. Fleas detest the smell of… Read More »Does Garlic Get Rid Of Fleas?

Helps combat atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) Because garlic may help lower high blood pressure, it may also help prevent the scarring and hardening associated… Read More »What Does Garlic Do To Arteries?