Ahhhh…. Green garlic

Just about the time we run out of garlic from last year’s crop it’s time to pick “doubles” (two stems of garlic growing together).  One stem is left in the ground and the other goes from “farm to table.” Often called spring garlic or green garlic, it is simply garlic that is picked early in the spring before the cloves begin to form.  This vibrant, fresh garlic can be used in just about anything. Don’t be afraid to go big with these freshly picked beauties. You can use the whole stem and leaf (unless it is too woody at the top) and  since its flavor is not as robust as regular garlic it will not overpower the dish. It’s great grilled, sauteed or freshly chopped for a salad.  Check out this link from The Huffington Post with some tantalizing green garlic recipes: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/26/green- garlic-recipes-photos_n_3498690.html