Topic: "Go away, you stink of garlic"

[martinvic]

Some similar thoughts/discussion here

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,6142.msg61532.html#msg61532

Martin

[diverdil]

i have always used garlic as though it was going out of fashion. the main reason my girlfriend hated it. but over the years i have noticed a massive change in it. it has certainly become less powerful. when you bite into a clove now it has very little taste. i believe the mass production for supermarkets has made it a rush growth item similar to strawberrys. the minute the reach size and weight it is harvested and sold. very hard to find good strong garlic now

would love to know what others think

[StoneCut]

I was able to buy some *fresh* garlic twice in our local asian shop. Unfortunately they don't stock it often. It's much more potent than the regular stuff with the crumbly peel but has a smoother taste at the same time. I have no idea if that makes any difference regarding the smell but if you ever see fresh garlic do try it out.

[chonk]

Hi StoneCut!

Check out some of your local supermarkets, too! Here in NRW, most of the bigger ones stock fresh garlic as well.

[StoneCut]

Thanks chonk, will do. I only have pretty small markets near me, though.