Types of Garlic

Types of Garlic

Before you start selecting which variety of garlic you want, you should understand the types that are available.  While there are many varieties of garlic, there are two main types -Softneck and Hardneck. Softneck Garlic does not produce a flower, has a soft/flexible stem, is good for braiding, does well in warmer and cold climates […]

Foodie Ideas From Virginia Restaurants

Roasted Garlic Panisse

I so wish I lived closer to this restaurant called Bloom in Roanoke, VA.  They do a great job with veggie dishes. Ingredients: Chickpea Flour Fries – this is also known as panisse. Roasted Garlic Celery Root Ranch Madras Curry Scallion Pea Shoots Lime Red Beet Tartare, Sunchoke Bisque and Roasted Garlic Panisse plus more […]

Garlic Varieties

Spanish Roja Garlic

Chefs consider Spanish Roja a gourmet garlic! Features: 1) This type of garlic hails from Spain. 2) Spanish Roja is a hardneck type of garlic that is in the Rocambole family. 3) This variety will have between 6 and 11 cloves. 4) Spanish Roja has a spicy flavor. 5) The clove wrappers are tan with […]