observer Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Love it or hate it? Discovered a garlic paste (and a chilli) paste in tubes, which is quite strong and much more flexible to use than the garlic salt - yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Love it. I use this stuff:- Very Lazy Garlic Just under ?1:50 from Tesco, also available in 1Kg jars dirt cheap from Costco. Keeps forever and saves peeling/chopping cloves - I reckon it works out cheaper than having cloves in all the time and ending up throwing some away. Only downside is that since it's preserved in vinegar you do get quite a strong, eye-stinging, smell coming off as it hits the pan. Doesn't seem to affect the taste of the finished dish, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Just a polite way of having bad breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Couldn't find these "tubes" in the S/market today; the assistant said they'd been discontinued - can't believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 There's usually a couple of different brands of garlic paste or puree in a large supermarket. It's with the tomato puree in most places I've seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Couldn't find these "tubes" in the S/market today; the assistant said they'd been discontinued - can't believe it. She/he's having you on Obs. I saw some tubes of it yesterday. Did the assistant you asked have a pale complexion and sharp teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Now you mention it; I did think he was a bit batty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 PS. Found the tubes of garlic paste - they hadn't been discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Have you ever tried making your own garlic paste? Bake whole bulbs (unpeeled) gas mark 6. until garlic feels soft inside crisp skins, then seperate the cloves, snip edge of cloves and squeeze out the paste. Georgeous spread on french bread! When baked it's not as sharp tasting. Elephant garlic is even sweeter and creamier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 The tube sounds a tad easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 But it might not taste as good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Sha is right, when you roast it or par boil it takes away any harsh biterness some don't like and add if you add it to mash tis rather yummy. One thing that's always puzzled me, why do people say "have you been eating garlic?" when they know you have as its a quite obvious smell and often treat you as though you've committed a crime such as hurting a small animal? Bad breath is a very different matter but no one says to people " have you got a gum infection?" or "couldn't you be bothered to brush your teeth today then?". Its daft. Anyways - apparently chewing fresh parsely helps..... garlic that is, I'm not suggesting it is a replacement for not taking care of your oral hygiene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Used to boil garlic with spuds, then mash them with egg and butter - yummy: prob is, Mrs Obs doesn't like garlic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LymmParent Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have just been told, and cannot speak for the accuracy of it yet, that if you eat a raw mushroom, it removes the smell from your breath. I doubt it stops the smell the next day, cos that's all about the garlic getting into your bloodstream and making its way to your lungs.... but either way, a raw mushroom won't hurt you!! I love garlic. I think onion breath is way worse. Having said that, if I have over-indulged, I reach for the breath mints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Well at least you won't get a love bite in Transylvania! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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