Do you love garlic?
What do you know about garlic apart from using it in cooking? Check out your knowledge with the quiz, and add to it! There are so many interesting things to know about our beloved garlic!
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The history of garlic
Historians claim that garlic has been around for at least 6000 years. It is believed to have its roots in Central Asia. But many ancient civilizations, including the Romans, Greeks as well as Egyptians, used garlic to boost strength and prevent diseases. It was said garlic made Egyptian builders stronger and Roman legions more courageous. It was even worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, and garlic images made of clay were found in Tutankhamon's grave!In other countries garlic was believed to be a lucky charm used to ward off evil. Some Christians even believe that when Satan left the garden of Eden, garlic sprung up in his left foot-print. (and onion in the right!)
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Roasted garlic
Roast in a preheated oven (400F) for about 35 minutes. The bulbs should be soft when touched. Allow to cool, then squeeze out the garlic and eat with bread or as a side-dish to roast! Also delicious mashed with pasta and some vegetables!
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Marinated garlic cloves
This is so-o good! Be careful not to eat too much!
Ingredients
- 30 garlic cloves- peeled
- 1/2 cup of olive oil -EVOO
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper -to taste
- 4 sprigs fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried
Instructions
First put the garlic cloves in boiling water for about five minutes. Rinse in cold water and dry them. Mix all the other ingredients very well in a food-processor or blender. Put the garlic cloves in a glass-bottle and cover them with the marinade. Leave it to mature in the fridge for about five days. Enjoy!
Please note- some people enjoy adding a few chopped, hot chilipeppers to the marinade before pouring it over the garlic....
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Garlic is good for you!
Garlic is also anti-septic, and was widely used during World War 1 by the Russian army to treat wounded soldiers. In fact, it was called the Russian penicillin.
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More benefits of garlic!
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Not all these benefits have been scientifically proven, although many have. Garlic has been used by people for milleniums to cure different ailments, or to improve your health. Here are some things that garlic has been used for:
- Acne
- Lowering the blood-pressure
- Lowering "bad" cholesterol and raising "good" cholesterol
- Improving immunesystem
- Treating the common cold
- Fungal skin problems
- Combat fatigue
- Vaginal infection
- Mosquito repellant
- Treating intestinal parasites
- Helps improve your iron metabolism
- Heal fractured bones
- Tooth-ache
- Digestion
The smell of garlic can be removed by running your hands under cold water while rubbing a stainless steel object or by rubbing your hands with a slice of lemon!
Garlic cures
There are probably as many garlic-cure-recipes as there are sick people in the world, most likely you know of some. Many claim that garlic should be eaten raw to have any effect, others are convinced that boiled garlic is equally good. This is a recipe for cold that has been recommended by many of my friends, from different part of the earth, in basically the same way. It works for me!In a mug mix:
4 cloves of finely chopped or pressed garlic
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp lemonjuice
1/4 cup of rum
Pour hot water over, and slowly sip it. Then go to bed!
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"The air of Provence was particularly perfumed by the refined essence of this mystically attractive bulb." - Alexandre Dumas
A good way to store your garlic
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Cooking with garlic
Pesto
Much loved, easy to prepare- pesto is always right.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of packed basil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pinenuts- even walnuts can be used
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup EVOO
Instructions
Discard any flower buds, stems or leaves that aren't in good shape. All we want are leaves; small, medium or large; as long as they are a healthy green, not brown or molding!
Mince the garlic, nuts, cheese and some of the oil in food-processor. It should be smooth. Sometimes it is better to use minced garlic, it mixes better.
Add the basil leaves a little at at time, until it is all well mixed. Add more olive oil as needed.
Enjoy with the pasta of your choice! (Traditionally, pesto is eaten with bavette in Italy)
Can be preserved about a week in the fridge, but also freezes well. You might want to leave out the cheese if you are going to freeze the pesto and add it at the time of eating.
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Express yourself
This is open for everybody
Do you like garlic?
I love it!
WilliamPower says:
Take garlic pills.
Phillyfreeze69 says:
I have been a fan of Garlic for over 50 years. My grandmother would make a poultice for me and my siblings to wear during the Flu-Season to ward off germs. Now, scientist have discovered the many medicinal properties of this wonderful plant...something my grandmother knew about over a half a century ago...simply amazing!
RinchenChodron says:
Yum! Love it, but it does leave your breath smelling.
WindyWinters says:
Although I use garlic powder, this is the first year that I have bought and used fresh garlic. It sure adds extra flavor to foods.
CruiseReady says:
Sure do!
karmicchristian says:
That is why I'm here :)
sorana says:
I like to put garlic in almost every dish I make.
blackspanielgallery says:
I like the taste of it.
Can't stand it!
COUNTRYLUTHIER says:
I would like to love it but this relationship will take a little more time. The first 53 years have been stormy. Maybe garlic and I will do better in the latter halp of my century.
spunkyduckling says:
Can't stand anything that burns on my tongue and smells. But I know it has so many good healing benefits. So I love the work it does not the garlic itself. Smile.
Garlic Shrimps
How did it go?
Did you enjoy the quiz? Do you appreciate garlic even more now? Let us know!
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WilliamPower
Mar 9, 2012 @ 11:09 am | delete
- On the quiz, not too good.
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Phillyfreeze69
Feb 16, 2012 @ 6:13 pm | delete
- I have an unadulterated affair with Garlic!
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RinchenChodron
Feb 7, 2012 @ 6:18 pm | delete
- Well done - enjoyed the information and the quiz.
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moonlitta
Nov 11, 2011 @ 12:03 pm | delete
- Very curious facts about garlic! Plus, some great pictures, and great recipes, too! Angel Blessed!
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totalhealth May 26, 2011 @ 3:49 pm | delete
- i use garlic in most foods that i cook. and i love its smell when it is fried.
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WindyWinters
May 1, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
- I really do appreciate garlic and enjoyed your quiz and learning more about garlic.
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CruiseReady Apr 11, 2011 @ 7:59 am | delete
- I had heard that garlic is good for lowering blood pressure, and I hope that's right. I have started using it more - amost daily - in cooking becase I need to get hubby's BP down!
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CynzdaReveur
Apr 9, 2011 @ 9:26 am | delete
- Very informative lens. Never know this much about garlic. Thanks. =)
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sorana
Apr 3, 2011 @ 7:20 am | delete
- Great lens and very informative.
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blackspanielgallery
Mar 31, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete
- nice lens. Joined your fan club.
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sousababy
Mar 30, 2011 @ 11:09 am | delete
- Lensrolled to my: Getting a Guy to Cook and Preventive Medicine is UNDERfunded, why? lenses. Hope it helps!
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sousababy
Mar 30, 2011 @ 11:07 am | delete
- Yes, garlic has many health benefits. Buying it fresh CAN be a challenge here in Canada, but I finally found a really fresh grocer nearby. (Oops, the grocer isn't fresh, thank god, but the garlic is - ha).
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SereneSea Mar 30, 2011 @ 8:44 am | delete
- Garlic is a wonder herb and I cannot agree with you more that it is a cure for many ailments.
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awelldressedbullet
Mar 30, 2011 @ 8:41 am | delete
- I can't have garlic like I used to, but absolutely love roasted garlic! Nice lens and fun quiz.
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