Preserving garlic

[Jessiebean]

Ah I see, Here in Tassie it seems to be folklore that if the garlic is sprouting it wants planting as I have discovered that plant on the shortest/harvest on the longest day of the year doesn't give a great size bulb so I am trying to plant when they sprout...if they did so all the time that could get perplexing and the peas are a worry.
I have heard all kinds of crazy botulism things about preserving garlic and seem some interesting blue results which is apparently botulism so I have been to alarmed to try it. I think there is only a risk if it is stored in oil. As for the blue.. that requires some more research on my part.

ETA: the bottom of this article explains the blue thing if anyone was worried about it! http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/bluegarlic.htm

[prison break fan]

I just want to say thankyou to Oddsox for the freezing garlic tip. The best tip ever!! I just get a couple out the freezer every morning, pop in the soup, and Bob's your uncle! (or sister's husband in my case) This site is the best ever for handy hints. pbf.

[Odsox]

I just want to say thankyou to Oddsox for the freezing garlic tip. The best tip ever!! I just get a couple out the freezer every morning, pop in the soup, and Bob's your uncle! (or sister's husband in my case) This site is the best ever for handy hints. pbf.

You're very welcome

[Millymollymandy]

I still never got round to doing it!!! Maybe next year.....