One thing is clear: There’s a sure something in the air during Public Garlic Day.
Did you know that garlic was used as currency and was worshiped as a god by Egyptians? That is not all. The Greeks believed that garlic gave them strength, warded off the evil eye, and shielded maidens from evil nymphs. Vampires, not to mention (Sorry, Dracula!)
Simply ponder every one of the garlicky food varieties we love. For a start, there is garlic bread and garlic fries. In the event that you feel as unequivocally about garlic as we do, celebrate with us on April 19.
Let’s Trade: When Indian traders reached the Middle East, they brought garlic to the Assyrian and Babylonian empires. This marked the beginning of National Garlic Day in 3000 B.C.
1325 B.C. Garlic for the Afterlife The tomb of King Tutankhamen contains well-preserved garlic cloves.
1660s
Wonder Fix
Clinical books depict garlic as the best solution for smallpox.
1914
Clear-cut advantage
Garlic is widely utilized as a solution for loose bowels and as a clean during The Second Great War.
Public GARLIC DAY Exercises
Get in the kitchen
Snatch a garlic clove and get cooking! You’ll be cooking with what we like to call “The Gods’ Ambrosia,” whether you roast garlic for a delicious topping or use it as a base for vegetables. Although we don’t actually refer to it as such, it is quite delicious.)
Take on the challenge of garlic breath. We just made this up, but it’s the best challenge you’ll ever take on. Integrate garlic into each feast of the day! You won’t get a kiss all day, but that’s okay because you’ll be eating well every meal. Also, would anyone say anyone planned to kiss you in any case? merely being honest.)
Be bold
Take a stab at consolidating garlic surprisingly. Part of the fun of getting a charge out of garlic is learning its different flavor profiles! Garlic ice cream, garlic rosemary almonds, garlic lollipops, and garlic truffles are just a few unusual dishes. We’ll be in garlic heaven if you need us.
WHY WE LOVE Public GARLIC DAY
Assortment
It very well may be sweet — through caramelization and cooking. It very well may be rich and flavorful — through sautéing. It tends to be impactful and sharp — through cutting it crude. Garlic can be prepared in a variety of ways, including slicing, roasting, and sautéing.
Health food Several studies have shown that garlic can help improve circulation by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Yet, we’re not finished — goodness. Additionally, it is an anti-inflammatory food that aids in relieving ulcers and heartburn.
Flavor
You know how some of the time while you’re cooking and acknowledge you neglected to add preparing, you dump salt by the tablespoon onto your nourishment for a speedy imbuement of flavor? ( Okay, we’re being overly dramatic, but you get the point.) Drop the salt and get the garlic! It’s a great way to give your food a bold flavor without adding calories or sodium. It’s especially useful for covering up the sour taste of a lot of vegetables. Is garlic the key to getting children to eat their vegetables? Most likely not, however we can dream.
