garlic has been used by humans for over 7,000 years; it is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. ancient Egyptians used garlic for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
how to make garlic butter:
leave a cup of butter to room temperature until it is soft enough.
peel a clove of garlic (or two if you want it more potent) and chop into tiny pieces. put in a plastic wrap and press with a rolling pin or mash in mortar and pestle until garlic is almost pasty.
mix with the softened butter, sprinkle with finely chopped basil and/or parsley.
how to make garlic toast: thinly spread on bread then toast to your liking. for an appetizer, put diced tomato seasoned with olive oil and basil and arrange on top of garlic toast for a snappy bruschetta.
is it obvious i love garlic?
i used to chew on half a clove of garlic when i am being set on a blind date when i was young. pity if i happen to like the guy. beauty if you happen to both like garlic.
in the philippines, garlic has many uses, including fending off ghouls. if a woman is pregnant, the husband would be wise to hang a bulb of garlic by the doors and windows of their home.
i think staring at the computer for a long time is the cause of my migraine. must take garlic.
nice shot, I share your love of garlic and thankfully, so does my wife, when we order Pizza and they give you that little bowl of garlic, that's enough for about 2 slices. Add that to my love of ginger and chillis and it's no wonder i never get sick.
A perfect tribute to garlic in my opinion, in a lovely glass bowl and matching ribbon. I too am a garlic lover. When a recipe says two cloves of garlic I put in a bulb...ha ha! Fav!
I love the setup you have used here, with the beautiful tones, lovely dish and pretty ribbon. Gorgeous image and a fav from me! ps I adore garlic butter too!
