There's garlic.
More garlic.
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| Black garlic for sale, Binghamton, New York August 25, 2018 |
And black garlic.
And black garlic covered in dark chocolate.
No, please don't run away. Hear me out!
I've never had black garlic before. The vendor, Sweet G Garlic, had samples. I was, to use an old expression, "blown away". It is chewy and not at all garlicky. The flavors are complex. Here's some of the science behind black garlic.
But the owner of Sweet G wasn't done yet.
He opened a cooler. Within were black garlic samples coated in dark chocolate.
They were fantastic.
I would have bought some on the spot if he had any for sale, but he didn't. "Not yet", he said. But soon. Unfortunately, this vendor is located over two hours from where I live near Binghamton, New York. We did buy some of his regular garlic, though.
I have a feeling that, by the end of today, Sweet G is going to be sorry he didn't have any ready for sale. I think he would have sold out with some word of mouth. (So yes, he is going to get some from me.)
I found a a recipe online that isn't exactly what this man had, but if I can find black garlic locally, I just may try to make some with chocolate.
The festival also had the more traditional garlic ice cream, which I've had in the past. But this stuff was way better.
Have you ever tried black garlic?
I've never even heard of black garlic, but based on your reaction, I'm totally ready and willing to try it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and for leaving such a sweet comment. I hope you have forced bulbs blooming at the holiday. Flowers always bring me joy. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI live in a garlic world here. Husby is a connoisseur. Not sure if I want to tell him about the chocolate-covered variety. Who am I kidding? Of course I'll tell him! :)
ReplyDeleteI learned of black garlic from Blue Apron. Love when a recipe includes it. Alas, have not had it covered in chocolate.
ReplyDeleteInteresting combo. I don't know if I'd be all that willing to try it, though.
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