{"id":302,"date":"2012-02-19T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2012-02-19T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=302"},"modified":"2012-02-12T20:17:58","modified_gmt":"2012-02-13T03:17:58","slug":"garlic-the-stinky-rose-is-for-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=302","title":{"rendered":"Garlic “the stinky rose” is for lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In the spirit of all things that are lovable I present you with one herb that has held\u00c2\u00a0a special place\u00c2\u00a0 in my heart,\u00c2\u00a0the garlic\u00c2\u00a0clove.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0It has been referred to as the “stinking rose”, but I would be hard pressed to find how such a beauty for an herb\u00c2\u00a0could command any such title by way of its wonderful properties and commanding use\u00c2\u00a0of the senses.<\/p>\n

Garlic is a fairly underestimated herb in its medicinal usages packed with healing\u00c2\u00a0properties.\u00c2\u00a0 It can\u00c2\u00a0help to clear up your cold, your sniffle,\u00c2\u00a0cut down\u00c2\u00a0your flu-like symptoms\u00c2\u00a0and clear out congestion and bacteria.\u00c2\u00a0 Its a wonderful tonic to add to your daily routine ensuring yourself\u00c2\u00a0with a good dose of\u00c2\u00a0immune support to begin your day.<\/p>\n

Garlic is as deliciously good for you as it is good tasting.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0It can be consumed a number of ways.\u00c2\u00a0 Its versatile, a beautiful herb to cook with as its aroma alone makes your senses tune into its aroma with an undeniable wish for more.<\/p>\n

Uncooked and raw is how I enjoy it most of the times.\u00c2\u00a0 I cut up a clove and put it in my salad or combine it with ginger, sesame oil and other herbs and spices for a good dressing.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0I also like to include it in my juices.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Pressing it through\u00c2\u00a0 my juicer it adds a bite to my veggie concoction and is particularly good with spinach, kale and a bit of lemon.\u00c2\u00a0 Tangy comes to mind when I think of how this meets my senses.\u00c2\u00a0 Alternatively, I crush it and add it to a bowl of soon to be dehydrated veggies.\u00c2\u00a0 Crunchy pieces of garlic mix in with veggie chips are a garlic lovers heaven.\u00c2\u00a0 If the thought of eating it raw doesn’t quite move you to grab one to go, consider taking a clove and a nice apple, parring a slice of apple and garlic together. Otherwise, it can always be tossed into a pan with some onions and olive oil and served as a base for steam or sauteed veggies.\u00c2\u00a0Add\u00c2\u00a0thin slices to a soup\u00c2\u00a0and let\u00c2\u00a0it do\u00c2\u00a0its job of bringing together your\u00c2\u00a0vegetables\u00c2\u00a0in a wonderful\u00c2\u00a0broth.<\/p>\n

In the process of writing this blog, ironically enough I was listening to Lynn Rossetto Kasper on NPR’s The Splendid Table<\/em> who gave her top 4 choices of garlic powder brands she enjoys.\u00c2\u00a0 Check it out at http:\/\/www.publicradio.org\/columns\/splendid-table\/features\/lynnes_garlic_powder_tasting.html<\/a><\/p>\n

So when considering\u00c2\u00a0your love of all things healthy and good in your kitchen, ponder on the garlic and\u00c2\u00a0let it find its way\u00c2\u00a0into your life.\u00c2\u00a0 It’s sure to give you and your heart a healthy dose of tlc!<\/p>\n

Share your latest\u00c2\u00a0love\u00c2\u00a0experience with garlic and lets\u00c2\u00a0get acquainted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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