For optimal freshness, store whole garlic bulbs in a cool, dry place with good airflow, away from sunlight and potatoes. Peeled garlic cloves should be kept in the refrigerator, either plain or cooked ...

Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with. It brings all flavors in a dish to life and can be used in so many different kinds of meals. But I have had some difficulty in storing the stinky ...

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QUESTION: What is the procedure for storing garlic in oil or making your own homemade garlic oil? What about when you make pesto with garlic oil? Can you freeze the pesto? — Yvonne Sprague, Livonia ...

After reading in last week's column about how garlic and herbs stored in oil produce prime breeding conditions for Clostridium botulinum bacteria, Mike Miller e-mailed to say that his wife chops ...

Never store garlic confit at room temperature, as this can promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces potentially deadly neurotoxins. To minimize the risk of botulism, ...

When stored properly, garlic can stay fresh up to six months—and even longer in the refrigerator or freezer. For optimal freshness, store whole garlic bulbs in a cool, dry place with good airflow, ...