NOT YOUR TYPICAL GARLIC VARIETY

NOT YOUR TYPICAL GARLIC VARIETY

Green garlic.  Sounds very gourmet doesn't it? But don't be intimidated, green garlic, which is sometimes called spring or new garlic, is just immature garlic bulbs pulled before they reach full size. Resembling a slightly larger scallion with hints of purple at the white ends, these usually don't start showing up until early spring, but once again we can thank our perfect climate for bringing yet another crop into the Little Italy Mercato ahead of schedule. Pick up a bunch now at Schaner Farms, and use it in place of garlic cloves or scallions; keeping in mind that it's milder than the full grown version, but stronger than your typical green onion. With some basil from Suzie's Farm, red walnuts from Terra Bella Ranch, your favorite olive oil and some Parmesan cheese, you've got the makings for a great pesto. Or slip some into your Super Bowl Salsa.  A little garlic breath never hurt anyone.