have you ever used garlic scapes?! they are also referred to as “green garlic”…
first of all – how fun and wild-looking are they?! …reminds me of my hair in the mornings 😛
you can start to find them popping up in some specialty stores, organic grocers, and maybe even at a farmer’s market…if you’re lucky to live where you can shop at one now!
i just love garlic scapes! they are not nearly as strong as garlic itself, and provide a fun texture to a dish. the “scapes” are the “flower stalks” of the plant, and are typically pruned or discarded in gardening practices. however, this foodie knows better and has learned that they can be an amazing substitute for garlic itself. Continue reading
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