Friday, May 30, 2014
Garlic scapes and Italy = perfect combination!
"There is a trick to picking scapes: they have to squeak. “To get it right you start pulling one gently”, showed me Franca. “You have to hear a little squeaky sound, which means you got the whole stalk, with its tender white base”. It is hard work, which doesn’t always pay well. Many re-sellers go around local farms offering only 50 cents for a kilo of tolle, and sell them later for 2-3 euro at green grocers and markets. Franca says that they know that garlic growers have to pick scapes anyway, so such low price seems justified to them. That’s why garlic growers prefer to sell directly to the customer. Normally Franca has people booking bunches of tolle well in advance and coming to buy them as soon as they are collected. "
"I went home with two large bunches of garlic scapes. In the Sulmona area they are normally just boiled or preserved in oil and vinegar. I boiled them for 10 minutes and served with a sprinkle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. They are absolutely delicious! The sophisticated asparagus is bland and boring compared to tolle. They keep their lovely crunch and become very sweet with just a hint of garlic. I also added them raw to salads for a lovely garlicky flavour. After some research online, I found great scapes recipes that I will try when I am bored with eating them raw or simply boiled. Although, I don’t think it is going to happen any time soon."
http://greenholidayitaly.com/2014/05/28/great-garlic-scapes-sulmona-abruzzo/
"I went home with two large bunches of garlic scapes. In the Sulmona area they are normally just boiled or preserved in oil and vinegar. I boiled them for 10 minutes and served with a sprinkle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. They are absolutely delicious! The sophisticated asparagus is bland and boring compared to tolle. They keep their lovely crunch and become very sweet with just a hint of garlic. I also added them raw to salads for a lovely garlicky flavour. After some research online, I found great scapes recipes that I will try when I am bored with eating them raw or simply boiled. Although, I don’t think it is going to happen any time soon."
http://greenholidayitaly.com/2014/05/28/great-garlic-scapes-sulmona-abruzzo/
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Easy Garlic Cannabis Bread
Just when you thought that garlic couldn't get any better:
Easy Garlic Cannabis Bread Recipe
Easy Garlic Cannabis Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
1 loaf Italian bread
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
7 tablespoons of cannabis butter
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated cheese, Parmigiana or Romano (optional)
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley (optional)
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
7 tablespoons of cannabis butter
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated cheese, Parmigiana or Romano (optional)
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Directions:
Preheat broiler.
Combine garlic, butter, pepper, salt and oil in a small saucepan.
Heat the mixture over moderate-low heat for 3 minutes.
Split the loaf of bread into two halves lengthwise.
Toast bread under broiler and remove when it is toasted to a very light golden brown in color (about 5-7 minutes).
Brush bread with garlic oil mixture. Place back into the broiler for an additional 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese and, or parsley. If you added cheese, return to broiler for about 30 seconds to a minute.
Combine garlic, butter, pepper, salt and oil in a small saucepan.
Heat the mixture over moderate-low heat for 3 minutes.
Split the loaf of bread into two halves lengthwise.
Toast bread under broiler and remove when it is toasted to a very light golden brown in color (about 5-7 minutes).
Brush bread with garlic oil mixture. Place back into the broiler for an additional 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese and, or parsley. If you added cheese, return to broiler for about 30 seconds to a minute.
http://bigbudsmag.com/lifestyle/recipes/article/how-make-easy-cannabis-garlic-bread-march-2012
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Go forth and plant garlic
Wondering when to plant garlic? Wonder no more:
"The mechanics of planting garlic are pretty simple: dig a hole a few inches deep, keep about six inches of space between holes, plant cloves with the flat side down and pointy side up, and cover with dirt and mulch.
"The mechanics of planting garlic are pretty simple: dig a hole a few inches deep, keep about six inches of space between holes, plant cloves with the flat side down and pointy side up, and cover with dirt and mulch.
As far as the best time of year to plant garlic, most growers recommend that you plant in the late fall, usually in October. Your growing zone and climate will have some impact but if you had to pick a month that works universally, October is your best time to plant garlic."
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Garlic for health
More in the garlic is good for you column:
"Though garlic contains almost 45 grams of carbohydrates per cup, we usually only use it for flavoring dishes. It has been called a “super food,” and with good reason: The widely researched health benefits of garlic indicate that we may want to use it more often.
"Though garlic contains almost 45 grams of carbohydrates per cup, we usually only use it for flavoring dishes. It has been called a “super food,” and with good reason: The widely researched health benefits of garlic indicate that we may want to use it more often.
Sulfur compounds within garlic have anti-inflammatory effects, which research has shown can aid in the treatment of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Garlic and onions, both of the allium family of vegetables, have also been tied to a decreased risk of heart attack. Several studies have linked garlic consumption to weight control, making it a potentially useful addition to a weight loss diet. Perhaps the most studied benefits of garlic, however, are its anti-cancer effects. The National Cancer Institute indicates that garlic can play a role in reducing the risk of stomach, esophageal, pancreatic, colon and breast cancers.
While “calories in, calories out” may be the simplified formula of many weight loss plans, it’s hardly a healthy slogan. Not all calories are created equal, and these relatively high-calorie vegetables are evidence of that. With far-reaching benefits that can help you control your weight while encouraging overall health, they may deserve a place at your table."
http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/health/2014/05/23/health-benefits-of-avocado-vegetables/
Take those tablets, mmkay?
Dropping a little garlic tablets knowledge bombs on you:
"While garlic and its related supplements have absolutely been shown in numerous scientific studies to have significant health benefits, the exact mechanisms of many of the chemical interactions are still a mystery and being investigated.
"While garlic and its related supplements have absolutely been shown in numerous scientific studies to have significant health benefits, the exact mechanisms of many of the chemical interactions are still a mystery and being investigated.
Garlic’s ability to produce many different complex, sulfur-containing compounds is the root of its healing nature; what is unknown is exactly which compound may be responsible for lowering blood pressure, and whether or not its the same one that helps prevent certain cancers or has antibiotic properties.
Oil-soluble sulfur compounds such as Di Allyl Tri- Sulfide (DATS) and Di Allyl Di-Sulfide (DADS) likely play a major role, and these are produced when allicin is created and then quickly decays.
Water-soluble sulfur compounds from garlic such as S Allyl Cysteine (SAC) definitely plays a role, but its interactions with the body is different from DATS and DADS.
No one — not scientists nor manufacturers nor any garlic expert — knows which one is best. Until science untangles the mysteries of garlic’s healing powers, your best bet is to use both Garlinase and Kyolic aged garlic extract for daily health and a stronger garlic tablet such as AlliUltra when looking to battle bacteria or virus-related issues."
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