by Jill Henderson – Show Me Oz –
In my kitchen, garlic reigns supreme. I use it for so many dishes that I like to joke that I put garlic in everything but dessert! Because we use so much fresh garlic, we always grow enough to last us all year. The only problem with growing a ton of garlic is storing it in a way that saves space, preserves quality, and allows for quick and easy removal of bulbs that develop bad spots, bruises, or those that have begun to sprout. To solve these problems I began braiding our garlic. With garlic braids, not only can I easily choose which bulbs need to be used first, but the long strands can be hung virtually anywhere and take up absolutely zero storage space on my shelves. Of course, garlic braids look great and they make wonderful gifts, too. So get your garlic on and let’s braid it in 10 easy steps!