tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477470650674375229.post6265844575163567577..comments2022-11-30T06:49:26.200-05:00Comments on absonant: garlic, sort-ofajbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982211257849780714noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477470650674375229.post-36639219075703956172012-08-10T08:52:12.713-04:002012-08-10T08:52:12.713-04:00Yeah, I realize it won't be a culinary replace...Yeah, I realize it won't be a culinary replacement for garlic. But it will teach me how to grow garlic, since botanically they're very similar, and their care is almost identical.<br /><br />As for actually using them, I'm sure I can find some good niches: pairing them with mild flavors that would otherwise be overpowered by true garlic, like shitake mushrooms, white fish, roasted root veggies, etc. I also plan to use it raw in places where I would cook true garlic to mellow it, like in salads. With any luck, there will be lots of experimentation!ajbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995709646880359206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477470650674375229.post-57354298630837755532012-08-09T22:38:25.058-04:002012-08-09T22:38:25.058-04:00I was told by a cook I trust today that elephant g...I was told by a cook I trust today that elephant garlic is not nearly as strong (as in potent) as regular garlic and that using more doesn't usually make up for it. I'll be interested to know if you agree.momnoreply@blogger.com