The Garlic Companion

I don’t review cookbooks very often as I’m not much of a cook but every once and awhile one comes along that just grabs my attention. This was one of those times. As someone who LOVES garlic I am always looking for creative ways to prepare it or work in into dishes. This book gives amazing descriptions of so many different types of garlic as well as tips on how to grow and store or preserve it. There are recipes for cooking garlic on its own, garlic-forward recipes (including things I never would have thought to try- like shortbread cookies?!), and different crafts to display garlic in and around your home. All showcased with gorgeous photography. This is absolutely a must have for anyone to add to their collection.

I could honestly never be a vampire. It would be miserable because I genuinely need garlic to live, no questions about it.
That being said, of course I will love this helpful garlic handbook! There are so many helpful tips, tricks, and recipes within the 224 pages. You’ll learn how to distinguish one type of garlic from another and how to grow your own garlic, all while presenting this information in an incredibly pleasing format.
I’ll absolutely be buying this guide!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I grew up about 30 minutes away from Gilroy, CA (also known as the garlic capital), and I love garlic! I was excited to find this book. There is so much info about garlic, which I know very little about. The recipes are written in a way that makes them very easy to follow. If you’re a garlic lover or know a garlic lover I highly recommend this book.


Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc.

5 ⭐️
What a gem! This book has the most beautiful imagery, and the passion of these 5th generation farmers truly shines through every page.

“The cultivation of heirloom varieties connected me to the knowledge that I am part of something so much bigger than myself”

I was drawn to this book not only for my love of garlic, but because of the healing qualities that have been helping me in my health journey, which enticed me to learn more about varieties, growing and preparation. But this book is way more - it’s an experience. Fascinating trivia, creative recipes, and crafts that make you want to embrace your inner Garlic Goddess!

I can’t wait to try some of the recipes, they seriously have me drooling. Many of the recipes I never would have thought of, especially the black garlic recipes, like cookies and cornbread.

I never knew I wanted to host a garlic themed harvest party, until now! The visual photos with amazing harvest decor had me wanting to step right through the book and pull up a seat to take it all in. The ideas, down to the tablescape, floral arrangements and butter board (move over, charcuterie!) have me feeling like I’ve undervalued garlic for so long 😭

This book is a MUST for anyone that is obsessed with garlic and wants to embrace their inner garlic goddess. Me, being a Hippie Soul at heart, love gardening, flowers, and anything nature. I also love crafts and DIY, and this book offers some great tutorials on making garlic braids, garlic crowns, and even harvest wreaths.

What this book does best, is go into detail on when, where, how to plant, nourish, harvest, cure, prepare, preserve and store garlic. And I one is a better teacher than 5th generation garlic farmers.

What this book does not do, is go deep into all the healing properties this ancient food has. It touches on the nutrients and a few things it’s known for, but not in depth. So if that’s what you are looking for, I suggest additional reference material.

Overall, I didn’t realize I was in for such a treat with this book! This truly is a companion book, one that I will refer to often as I experiment with growing garlic for myself, as well as for the mouth-watering recipes. And I wish all of my recipe books came with gardening tips and crafts! Or that all my gardening books came with recipes and crafts…

Loved this book, if you love garlic, I highly recommend, not only does it have fun facts and history of garlic, but the recipes!!! I was super excited to see it included recipes using Garlic Scapes! I'm all about the recipes. But for others there is a good layout on how to grow your own garlic and how to harvest it, along with garlic crafts/decor!

What a beautiful book! Even if you aren't a garlic lover there is much to appreciate about this text. The photos are beautifully arranged and the information is complete and well researched.

There are quite a few diverse recipes and the beef with broccoli is in my dinner menu for the evening. I learned to much about garlic that I had no idea there was so much to know! Well done.

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

A lot of information about garlic. Not only recipes, but also stuff about history, different types, how to grow and harvest, and how to decorate for a garlic function you might want to have. The photography is high quality and the food looks delicious. The recipes are really unique and things I wouldn't have thought of before. I'm definitely going to try some.

I love garlic! I will throw it in anything and everything. I love how well thought out this book is and it is stunning with the pictures. I’ve already tried one of the recipes and let me tell you, delicious! Can’t wait to have this book in my arsenal to take ,y garlic to the next level and experiment with different kinds of garlic.

I love garlic and feel any recipe is immediately made better with garlic, looking forward to trying so many of these recipes.

This is a love letter to garlic! If you love garlic, want to learn more about garlic, and are looking for great new recipes, this is the cookbook for you. A lot of passion is poured into this book and it's a gem for your kitchen!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this ARC.

The Garlic Companion was a beautifully laid out book in homage of garlic. The photographs make me want this as a coffee table book. I’ve always been a fan of garlic everything and was skeptical this book would teach me anything new, but I was wrong! The garlic scapes section alone had my mouth watering! We’ve enjoyed two recipes from this book so far and look forward to experimenting this spring with garlic scapes. A must for any garlic lover.

I could never embrace vampirism, as another reviewer aptly pointed out. My affection for this cookbook solidifies that sentiment.

This delightful book, driven by the enthusiasm of multiple generations of farmers, elegantly explores the importance of heirloom varieties.

Captivating visuals enrich the book, accompanied by outstanding advice on planting, harvesting, and preparing garlic. However, a deeper dive into its healing properties would be nice.

To sum up, this unforeseen treasure stands as a reliable companion for those venturing into garlic cultivation and culinary experiments. It effortlessly combines gardening insights with crafting tips.

Thank you Kristin and her publishing team for sharing an advanced copy for this book! Thank you NetGalley for providing the platform for this to occur.

As someone who grew up not knowing what Garlic was... you can say discoving it has been a taste bud changer.

I loved this book and will be purchasing it once it is published. The pictures were engaging and made each dish look mouth watering. I love Kristen's personal touches and recommendations throughout the book.

Not only did I learn a lot about garlic but the journey through this book made me want to hop along side those shown and start harvesting with them!

I think the knowledge and expertise is exemplary. The attention to details in each and every step, whether it be a recipe or determining depth and space in planting garlic; I was hooked.

Garlic has become my favorite part of cooking (who can resist the aroma).

Thank you again Kristin and I look forward to having a hard copy in my hands soon and have your recipes filling my kitchen!

—Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to review an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.


Garlic is my favorite vegetable. So this is a dream come true source for me.
I’m so excited to make all of these recipes. All of them look so yummy!

I am a big fan of garlic and I love to cook with it in many ways.
This book made me discover many things. Firstly, that garlic is grown in Alberta, Canada in the beautiful farm of the book's author. She shares the experience of generations in her family and the passion she and her family have for the crop is beautifully illustrated in this book.
We also learn a lot about history, varieties and properties of garlic. Of course, there is a good chapter on the culinary delights of garlic, with the interesting suggestions of seasonal recipes. For those who have access to fresh garlic, the recipes made with garlic scapes are an interesting part of this chapter. I liked the garlic powders and the black garlic recipes too.
And, for the green fingers, a good part of the book is devoted to growing, picking and preserving garlic.
There is even a chapter on crafts for garlic gatherings for those garlic aficionados that organise garlic celebrations.
I don't think there is anything garlic that has not been included in this book and the pictures are beautiful.
Thank you to Kristin Graves for sharing her passion for garlic. This book is lovely.

Will I use this in my curriculum and recommend it to students? Yes!!! A resounding yes! The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves is a treasure, a keepsake, and a garlic bible.

This book has it all and more including a photo of Kristin's 20 feet by 100 feet garlic wall! :) As a garlic collector and farmer such as I am happy to tell you that this book talks about varieties one might not have heard of and especially digs deeper than any book on garlic that I have read.

I am enamored with this book because it goes into folklore, benefits, crafts recipes, preservation techniques, varieties, how to grow garlic, pickling, preserving, and even touching on The Gilroy Garlic Festival which is on the central coast of California which I grew up with garlic, smelling the fields and going to the Gilroy Garlic Festival every year. Gilroy is often called the garlic capital of the world and it does produce a tremendous amount of garlic but where this book grabs my heart is Kristin's immense love of garlic and how it enriches our life is transforms into every beautiful page. The photographs are rich, and luscious and evoke the pure organic nature of cultivating heirlooms and giving the proper honor with beautiful photos.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher Storey Publishing for the opportunity to read the most spectacular book The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves.

I thought I was a garlic devotee before this book, but I have nothing on Kristin Graves and I'm so glad she shared her knowledge in this cookbook! Who knew there were so many varieties? And all the history and folklore? Amazing. The photos are all stunning and though I probably won't get my end products to look like that, I want to make every recipe in here. And I actually think I could - each recipe has minimal ingredients and steps, which really allow the garlic to shine. From appetizers to desserts and even a garlic themed dinner party for a crowd (complete with garlic crowns and decor), this book has everything. I'm even confident I could take the gardening info and plant my own garlic, though I never grow anything. Can't wait to make even more of the recipes. The question is, am I brave enough to try black garlic chocolate chip cookies?

This is a well-written book about everything that you might need to grow garlic and cook with it. I enjoyed reviewing this book and would recommend and or buy it in the future for someone, who might be interested in growing and utilizing own garlic.

I am a HUGE fan of garlic, so I was very excited to get my hands on this book, and it did not disappoint! I enjoyed that it went from the history of garlic to growing it, and some amazing recipes in between. I have bookmarked SO MANY of these recipes to try and I can honestly say that there maybe three or four recipes that I looked at and thought I would never eat these. They are clear, easy to follow recipes, and the illustrations in the book are beautiful. If you love garlic, I would highly recommend checking this out!

I'm garlic obsessed so had to nab this once I saw it. It didn't let me down and is bursting with gorgeous photos, clever recipes and cute styling and crafting options for everything garlic! A wonderful insight into the wonderful of one of my favorite ingredients!

This book about garlic is a real treat in every way. I read it on a tablet and the colour photographic plates are outstanding. I imagine it will be a great book in hard copy. I love garlic and I’m always interested in reading about it and discovering new recipes. This is the story of a 5th generation garlic farming family in Alberta, Canada. As a UK reader, I found the story of how the family farm the garlic fascinating. It’s an intensive business and the colour plates really bring it to life.

There are some recipes which are new to me and I was also unaware of the different varieties of garlic. There’s a lot of trivia about folklore as with the plant and it touches upon possible health benefits associated with it. All in all, this is a delightful book, a joy to browse and a welcome addition to any bookshelf.

Thank you NetGalley and Storey Publishing for this arc!

5/5 garlicky stars!

Wow, I never knew that this book would be so informative about garlic! I was just expecting a few write ups as well as some recipes, but this goes above and beyond anything I was expecting! The history, growing tips, and the extensive recipes were fantastic! I can't wait to see this in print

The Garlic Companion offers an enlightening journey into the world of garlic. Before coming across this book, I was unaware of its different varieties.

The book explores the differences between hardneck and softneck garlic variants, providing insights into their flavor profiles for seamless food pairings. The section on cooking garlic through the seasons, along with its recommended recipes, stands out for me.The inclusion of captivating photography, including cross-sections of different garlic varieties, adds a visual delight to the reading experience. In addition, the emphasis on utilizing all parts of the garlic plant, from scapes to flowers, showcases a commitment to minimizing waste.
I found the tip on peeling garlic cloves particularly intriguing and look forward to experimenting with it in my own kitchen. Also, the variety of recipes, like roasted garlic and honey sorbet, and black garlic recipes are very intriguing.

For those who enjoy entertaining in rustic settings, the section on garlic for entertaining offers creative inspiration and practical tips. However, I suggest that the section on planting and growing garlic should be positioned alongside the introduction to different garlic types, to provide a comprehensive foundation for readers.

One minor nitpick: I wish the recipes, especially the pastries, also included metric measurements. Overall, this is a great resource for garlic lovers like myself.

Thank you to Net Galley and Storey Publishing for this ARC.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I an excellent cookbook for all the garlic lovers out there. I'm especially excited to try the Immune Booster Soup!

The Garlic Companion is an excellent read! Who knew there was so much to learn about garlic. Truly fascinating insight into a well known And well used spice. But garlic has so many other applications and both the history and recipes are fascinating. I am so glad I took the time to read this book and I will definitely be buying it for friends. This bulb is far more versatile than I’ve given it credit and I think I might even try to grow some.

If your wanting to be more self reliant or even learn more about the medicinal properties of garlic this is the book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves.

I literally love garlic with every dish so this book was perfect. Beautiful book, great photos and information! I learned a lot.

I enjoyed this book. I learned about the types of garlic as well as the history of it. I liked that there were recipes and crafts. The authoralso includes sections about how to grow it. I loved the pictures included.

I don't typically review cooking books, but I loved garlic so much I had to !
This is more than a cooking book, it took me on a whole garlicy journey. It includes a short history of garlics, an overview of garlic varieties, tips on how to use it best for health benefits, crafts, tips on growing, harvesting and storing garlic.

And of course delicious recipes ! I was pleasantly surprised to discover the many ways garlic can be eaten : salty or sweet, scales and flowers, black and white. I found the garlic scape recipes the most appetising, and Im very curious to try the black garlic banana bread.

The pictures that accompany the text are beautiful, quite a lot of them made me very hungry.

I cannot wait for the summer, so I can try the barbecued roasted garlic recipe. I'll be sure to post pictures of what I cook on instagram !

If you're a garlic lover like me, this book s for you. It has everything, and I mean everything related to garlic. You can learn about the different varieties of garlic, how to grow them, various recipes with garlic being the main flavour, even the reason as to why they ward off vampires (or thought to be), everything about garlic is in this book. I loved the way it was presented. I learned so much from this book. I didn't even know black garlic existed, or that you could use the scape of garlic for cooking, or that garlic could be used for flower arragements. I also loved images and the verall appearance of the book. I will be trying a few of the recipes, especially the desserts! This was truly an eye opener and righfully named as the garlic companion.

The Garlic Companion focuses on the different ways you can cook, grow, and store garlic. The cookbook starts with a little history and knowledge about garlic. The pictures in this book are beautiful and the food looks so good!

The sections are
KNOW AND LOVE the wonderful world of garlic
COOK AND EAT recipes celebrating garlicky goodness
MAKE AND CELEBRATE crafts for garlic gathering
PLANT AND GROW cultivate your own garlic crop
HARVEST AND STORE picking and preserving garlic

Each recipe has a picture, information on the recipe, serving size, ingredients, and directions. The recipes are straightforward and has a really nice flow.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The photography in this book is stunning. Every page is like a mini garlic celebration, making you appreciate this humble ingredient on a whole new level. The recipes are where this book really shines. There are some classic garlic dishes, but then it throws in black garlic recipes which I'm looking forward to trying. There are sections on garlic crafts (yes, garlic crafts!), plus solid advice on growing your own garlic, storing it properly, and preserving it. Definitely one for the cookbook bookshelf!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for giving me this eArc to review.

This is a great book all about garlic that shows the difference between softneck and hardneck and other species. There are a lot of recipes to choose from that are easily laid out which means that they are very easy to follow. I would recommend this for any garlic lover.

Are you a vampire?
-Yes? -> Then this book is NOT for you.
-No? -> Do you love garlic?
---------Yes! -> This book is for you!
---------No! -> This book is not for you!
Me? I LOVE garlic. When a recipe calls for garlic or garlic powder, I put in extra. Sometimes double, but really I don't know because I do the "stop when your ancestors tell you its enough" thing.
This book is set up into 5 different sections and I'm going to give you a brief overview because this is not just a cookbook, it's so much more!
♥ Section 1: History of garlic in medicine, cuisine, media. Understanding the different species/types of garlic, ex: hard neck & soft neck. These species have a different flavor profile (?) I'm not a professional chef so I don't know if that's the right phrasing but they each bring a different taste to a dish. (Side note I would LOVE to go to the garlic festival!)
♥ Section 2: Recipes! There's seasonal recipes and peeling tips. I love the garlic bread recipe (a classic) and I'm excited to try the black garlic chocolate and the garlic scape salsa!
♥ Section 3: Crafts: use garlic to decorate the dinner table, place settings, your home (keep vampires out), or use it to make a bouquet or a flower/garlic crown.
♥ Section 4: Grow your own. Simply stated, learn how to grown your own garlic!
♥ Section 5: Storing and preserving. Pretty self explanatory here!
I absolutely love how in depth this book goes on garlic. Which it absolutely should with the title "The Garlic Companion" and honestly it did not disappoint. This truly is a garlic lover's best friend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for the ARC! ♥

Most of us love garlic. I grew up without it - until my mother had an emergency and a neighbor fed us kids aglio olio for lunch. I was crazy about it. So I became a garlic lover. I planted garlic in my flower beds last fall in an attempt to keep rabbits out. Maybe it will work, maybe it won't, but I'll have lots of garlic soon.

First I want to note that the book is filled with beautiful and helpful photographs.

This book is interesting, as well as beautiful and useful. It starts with a section on growing garlic, historical garlic, and types of garlic. The author also covers where to find fresh garlic, and garlic festivals. And then what I was most interested in - garlic recipes! There are recipes for fresh garlic, roasted garlic, garlic scapes, black garlic, and garlic powder. There are even suggestions on how to decorate with garlic, instructions for garlic braiding, and other ideas.

Lastly, there are instructions on how to plant and harvest garlic. I've never done it before so I learned some interesting tips. I learned how to harvest, dry and store. This was a very useful book for me. I expect that it will be helpful and interesting to many people - even if you don't plan to grow your own.

As someone who has always considered their selves a "garlic girl" - this book was a no brainer to request.
I, not only, learned so much, but I'm even more excited to implement some of these theories, tips, and tricks into growing my own garlic this upcoming fall season.

The book starts out with different topics like garlic in health & garlic in folklore which immediately captured my attention. Learning the deeper discovery, origins, and folklore of certain herbs and vegetables have rapidly become one of my true passions in life. From there, we are taught about traditionally medicine properties behind the magic of garlic, which has come in handy during our quest to become homesteaders.

Learning the differences between soft and hard neck was something I didn't know. Boy am I glad I learned all of this before our journey to grow our own crops.

Overall, this book was a five star for me. I don't normally rank "non fiction" books because you're learning and obtaining someone's knowledge - how can you put a rank on someone else's experiences and way of teaching? I will be purchasing this as a coffee table book in hopes that our house guests can also get something out of reading this book. Lastly, very excited and grateful to try out some of the recipes.

Garlic is a tasty ingredient we all love, and this book showcases its divine qualities with its stunning visuals. It provides comprehensive information on garlic, including its different types, how to plant, grow, and harvest it, and how it can be used as a medicine to improve heart health. The Garlic Companion is filled with interesting facts about this incredible root vegetable that you will find fascinating.

As the daughter to a garlic lover, I love everything garlic. The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves Is well written with So much Information on different garlic types and the recipes are spectacular. I'll have to buy this when it gets published because my father will love this!

I can't wait for my upcoming garlic harvest this summer. This will be my second year growing garlic in grow bags in my backyard garden, and this book was very informative and got me even more excited. The book was interesting, easy to follow, and had some great pictures. It began by sharing some history of garlic and the different types of garlic and then went on to offer some recipes and craft ideas. It also explained how to grow and preserve garlic. This book would be an excellent gift for anyone who likes garlic and enjoys cooking or gardening.

Whether you're an expert gardener or a novice cook, there's something for everyone to learn in this beautiful, well-paced guide to garlic!

I freaking loved this book! I learned so much about garlic and the recipes were fabulous. I will definitely gift this book to other garlic lovers as soon as it is published and available in Germany!

This book is a wonderful combination of great photography and all you could ever want to know about garlic. A must for any garlic fan, and a great gift for someone who enjoys their garlic. This has everything from how to grow it, through descriptions of the many varieties to what to cook with it and a ton of other ways to use it and all its parts. The floral decorations were a particular eye opener to me as well as the number of varieties of garlic that you can buy and grow. Fascinating and highly recommended.

Garlic lovers unite and buy this book! From from types to tips, The Garlic Companion is a charming miscellany of art, info, and recipes. The garlic confit is first up on my to-be-made list. Highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kristin Graves, and Story Publishing for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

All you might ever need to know about garlic - the history and folk-lore, hardneck versus softneck, varieties (US mainly, not Europe), recipes by season focusing on the garlic itself rather than just a condiment/base which this means mainly things like pesto, garlic butters and the like; uses of whole heads, cloves, scapes, roasted, cured; crafts - place settings, wreaths, head dresses; lifting, drying, storing, plaiting; cultivation - timing, soil, ripening. All illustrated with lovely coloured photographs. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

Let me just start out by saying if you love garlic, you’ll LOVE this garlic companion book. Over 200 pages of history, variety, advice, tips, and recipes…all centered around a root plant that tastes delicious in pretty much everything!

My family is garlic obsessed. We would eat it on ice cream…if that tasted good. lol But seriously, we grow it, dehydrate it, and eat it. A LOT. And even though I thought I was a bit of a garlic specialist, I stand corrected because Kristin Graves presented information I’d never learned about.

✅ So many delicious recipes I can’t wait to try!
✅ So many tips for planting and storing garlic!
✅ And the history! So many varieties with varying health benefits I never knew about!

Can you tell this book excited me? But seriously, if you love garlic, cooking, or just interesting facts, The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves is the books for you!

𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠. 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣.

I wouldn't say that I'm a garlic lover when it comes to food. Yes, to garlic bread every time though! But I do love growing it! It is one of the most low maintenance plants in my garden. I plant it in the Fall and harvest in early summer. I also love the beauty of it. It comes in different colors, textures, tastes, spice levels. I've learned a lot since I began growing it and I preserve it for cooking and medicinal purposes. This book captures the beauty of garlic in culinary and gardening. It talks about the global origins. It also talks about how to use it in food and has a ton of recipes. Since garlic can be used in different stages of growth and preservation,(scapes, flowers, cloves, bulbs and powder) the recipes cover that too. There are even crafts if you have an abundance and are really into your garlic. Overall, a great book to have on hand when you are trying to come up with ideas on how to use garlic in a new way.

I AM A GARLIC GIRLIEEEEEEE! I ACTUALLY HAVE A GARLIC BULB TATTOOED ON MY ARM IN HONOR OF MY LOVE FOR GARDENING.

I am so thankful for this book and cannot wait to dive deeper into the garlic lore and knowledge to add to my repertoire. I am so thankful to the publisher, Kristin Graves, and Netgalley for granting me advanced access before this baby hits shelves on September 17, 2024.

LOVE THIS RECIPE BOOK!!!

For garlic lovers, this will be your cooking bible.
So many delicious recipes to try out

The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves is a wonderful collection of garlic facts, recipes, growing tips, and even garlic crafts. There are some really tasty sounding recipes from garlic confit to black garlic chocolate chip cookies! This would make a great gift for the garlic lover in your life...even if that's you. You deserve this book!

A beautiful piece, a cooking book which also contains history is always a plus (and is a must for me !)
The Garlic Companion is enjoyable to read and reach for, beautiful pictures and presentation !

This is a very informative book about garlic! The history and different varieties of garlic are fascinating.
The recipes looked delicious and I was especially surprised by the sweet garlic dishes! I would love to try them out!
The pictures look amazing and appetizing! If you ever wanted to know anything about garlic, this is the perfect book for you.

A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Storey Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Garlic companion is divided into five main sections after the Introduction:
- world of garlic
- recipes
- crafts
- grow your own
- picking and preserving

It covers the different varieties of garlic (did you know Elephant Garlic isn't really garlic - its linked to the leek family!), how to use garlic in a recipe, its green bits- known as scape, flowers, black garlic and the powder. There is a mixture of savoury and sweet dishes that can be made with garlic. The measurements are in imperial, but there is a conversion multiplication chart at the rear of the book. Each recipe has a colour photograph, the servings amount, list of ingredients and numbered steps to follow.

In the crafting section, it provides ideas on how to use garlic as a table display, headdress, bouquet, wreath and how to braid them together - think French onion sellers on bicycles only with garlic!

In growing your own garlic, there is a photograph of the whole plant, with labels showing you what each part is called - personally I would have preferred this sooner, but it is still welcome to see. The growing seasons shown in the book refer to North America/Canada. Included are recommended companion crops such as carrots and tomatoes as they help to repel bugs and which crops to avoid such as onions. Also included are lots of information on how to plant and look after your garlic crop.

Picking and preserving garlic explains how to store the garlic at home, freeze minced garlic and how to hydrate into garlic powder.

Overall this is a lovely book on garlic

I just planted garlic last fall for the first time. I found this book to be incredibly useful and insightful packed with beautiful photographs and plenty of recipes. Additionally, the author provides a wealth of information on the history of garlic as well as it's health benefits. I couldn't stop reading and turning pages to see what else Kristin Graves choose to share. For anyone who loves garlic, you won't be disappointed! Thank you for the inspiration to double my garlic crop this fall!

If you are a garlic lover pick up this book. This all encompassing book on garlic. The reader gets a bit on the life of the author((what drove her to farm garlic), the types of garlic, growing, preserving and recipes to enjoy the fruits of your labor. This book is packed full of information as well as delightful photos that brings the writing to life. The medicinal properties of garlic and a bit of its history. The book is a must have for the garlic lover.

Thanks to Netgalley, publisher and author.

I love garlic so much so I was really excited to read The Garlic Companion! The book started out with a ton of interesting information about the history of garlic and the different varieties. The book had different sections for cooking with fresh garlic, roasted garlic, black garlic, garlic scapes, etc. There were a ton of great classic recipes and some more unique recipes. I’m particularly excited to try out the Black Garlic and Caramel Cheesecakes!

The book ended with chapters devoted to using garlic plants in crafts and growing and cultivating your own garlic at home! The Garlic Companion is the ultimate book for garlic lovers!

What a beautiful book!

The first thing that struck me about this book was the gorgeous photography. Almost every page has lovely photos, which alongside the friendly writing style, makes this a cosy read. The author is a garlic farmer, and obviously very knowledgeable, but the tone of the book and the way the information is imparted is conversational and easy to read.

The section on the history of garlic was interesting, especially the folklore surrounding it. The book also touches on the health benefits of garlic.

The recipe section is great - so many recipes for using garlic in a variety of different ways. Highlights for me are the roasted garlic and nasturtium cheeseball (I'll be making that for my next dinner party!), roasted garlic flowers, and the intriguing recipe for black garlic chocolate chip cookies.

There's a chapter on crafts, with some nice ideas - the harvest wreath appealed to me, and there may be one gracing my front door this year. The talk about garlic events was interesting - I'd never considered that these exist, and now I'm on a mission to convince my husband to go to a garlic festival with me.

The final chapters were on growing, harvesting and preserving your own garlic. These chapters are full of useful information and tips, including tips on companion planting and how to make a pest repellent using garlic and mint.

I absolutely love this book. It would make a stunning gift, or a great addition to your own bookshelf.

My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for sending me an advance copy to read and review.

I absolutely love everything about this book! I want anything and everything on garlic when it comes to food and this book has all the elements about the best food ingredient there is. Tips, notes, general info, deep dive info, and best of all - the recipes. I've bookmarked so many things browsing through the recipes, and still am so excited to read additional info about garlic itself. I can't rave enough about this cookbook. And the pictures, love love love! So mouth-watering, so beautifully laid out and the recipes are easy to read and follow. There are definitely some intimidating recipes (looking at you, Garlic Scapes) but the simple styles and beautiful pictures make you want to jump out of your comfort zone and try making it. First for me to try is the Roasted Garlic Scape and Tomato Soup. Omg - I need it now. This cookbook is worth the splurge for sure.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this fabulous and informative cookbook. All opinions are my own.

This book is incredible! I will definitely be adding a copy to my personal collection of cookbooks. However, this is not JUST a cookbook. This "companion" book contains information about different types of garlic, what they are good for, their flavor profiles, where they grow best. There are plenty of recipes, for multiple parts of the garlic plant (I need to make several of these). Then, there are crafts and decor that you can make with garlic. I have several friends, and members of my family, that are fans of garlic. I feel this would be a wonderful gift for several people in my life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for the ARC!

Oh, I'm going to be referring back to this book *a lot*, and am already planning to make a few of the recipes this weekend! It has a lot of fantastic information about different types and varieties of garlic, a bit about how to grow them, and then right into all the delicious recipes. Everything from soup, using garlic in savory AND sweet ways, and using the parts of the garlic that often don't get used, like the garlic scapes, the flowers, and doing things like black garlic. This book is for anyone who loves garlic, or wants to love garlic even more. Absolutely yes.

An ode to garlic in all its forms, this beautiful book will not only give you recipes with pungent bulbs or scapes but also teach you how to grow and harvest garlic, how to braid and preserve it, and even how to make a flower garlic crown out of it.
I love garlic and, as the book suggests, use my heart to measure it. I went to a Garlic Fest in Wellington, FL, in February and met two garlic farmers from Groton, NY, where my husband grew up. I found it funny that they had a garlic variety called "Chesnok," which means "garlic" in my native Russian. (So, it is Garlic garlic.)
We ended up talking for a while, finding other connections, and I bought their garlic. It was $17 for about 6-7 large heads, and I thought it was expensive. It was the best garlic I have ever had. I just cut up the last bulb tonight, many months after the fest, and wish I had more.
I even asked my husband to go to the farm while he was upstate last week, but they won't harvest until August. All of this to say - fresh garlic IS much better and I was reading this gorgeously illustrated and narrated book with deep appreciation in my heart for the garlic farmers.

The recipes are wonderful, the ways to use garlic in other ways are plentiful, and I appreciated the family story and a bit of the history of garlic. I also finally got down the varieties - Chesnok among them.

I received an electronic version of this book ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Kristen Graves.

The book is out on September 17.

"The Garlic Companion" by Kristin Graves is a delightful and informative guide for garlic enthusiasts. This beautifully presented book offers a comprehensive look at everything garlic, from recipes to crafts to growing tips, making it a versatile addition to any home library.

The photos in the book are stunning, with vibrant images that bring the text to life and make every page a visual treat. The layout is well-organized and easy to follow, ensuring that readers can quickly find the information they need. It's a pleasure to read, with clear, concise instructions and engaging content.

While I initially expected a traditional cookbook, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of content. In addition to mouthwatering recipes, the book includes home decor ideas, crafts (like a charming garlic crown), and detailed preservation techniques. The diversity of topics covered ensures there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned cook, a DIY enthusiast, or simply a garlic lover.

One of the highlights is the section on growing your own garlic. Although I don't plan on cultivating garlic myself, the book makes the process seem straightforward and accessible. Graves provides practical tips and step-by-step instructions that demystify the process and encourage readers to give it a try.

Overall, "The Garlic Companion" is an enjoyable and educational read that goes beyond the typical cookbook. Its beautiful photos, well-structured layout, and diverse content make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the many uses of garlic. Highly recommended for garlic aficionados and curious readers alike!

Wow, I never knew garlic could be so fascinating! "Garlic: The Hidden Wonders" completely blew my mind. This book is a treasure trove of garlic goodness, packed with a bounty of interesting facts and creative ways to incorporate garlic into your meals. From the health benefits to the many varieties I never even knew existed, this book has turned me into a garlic aficionado. If you think you know garlic, think again! You'll be amazed at how much there is to learn and love about this humble bulb.

If you're a foodie and culinary enthusiast, this book is an absolute must-read! It's brimming with inspiration and mouth-watering ideas that will take your cooking to the next level. I had no idea garlic could be so versatile and flavorful in so many dishes. Each page is a delightful journey into the world of garlic, and I couldn't put it down. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you. Grab a copy and let the garlic adventures begin!

This book is for you if you love garlic as much as I do.

You'll literally learn everything about garlic from it's history, how to harvest garlic, how to entertain for a garlic gathering (yup! quirky and cute) and OF COURSE incredible recipes using this wonderful ingredient.

Such a fun and cool book!

Highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storey Publishing and Kristin Graves for giving me an ARC of this amazing book!

Informative look at garlic
Ms. Graves covers types, planting, harvesting, recipes and some crafts made with garlic. Information on the plant parts along with recipes for parts I'd never thought of eating.Nicely illustrated and laid out.
I requested and received a NetGalley ARC to peruse gratis and offer my opinion in the same.

Everything you'd want to know about garlic, and more! With 36 delicious recipes (Black Garlic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Roasted Garlic and Honey Soup, Beer-Battered Zucchini Blossoms with Garlic Scape Filling), plus spice mixes, growing tips, even garlic-themed dinner parties. I'm buying one for my kitchen and all the cooks in the family!

Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients and cooking so I was excited to read this ode to it. What I loved most about this book is that it wasn't just a cookbook. It also has history, crafts, information on growing, harvesting, and all the related good stuff. The recipes show a great range of how to incorporate garlic in simple elements all the way to desserts. I'll definitely be keeping this on my shelf to refer back to time and time again!

There are some books that you read out of curiosity and want to reread forever. The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves tops this category. It doesn’t matter whether you like garlic or its taste (or rather, its aftertaste) to enjoy this book. This book can truly convince you that you can make anything from garlic— from dessert to crown! Yes, literally anything! Anyone who has ever tried their hand at cooking, growing something, or who is just a foodie will definitely flip through this book until the end.
The book claims to cover ‘Recipes, Crafts, Preservation Techniques, and Simple Ways to Grow Your Own’—all about garlic. But the content is not limited to this concise statement. This book offers a whole new perspective that makes you wonder about the possible ways to learn about and indulge in what we eat. It excels not just in presentation and narration, but also in content. From the history of garlic, discussing its folklore, and diving into various recipes for cooking it, to growing and preserving it—every possible aspect of garlic is covered in this book. The author’s clarity with the content is so impressive that, with the help of pictures alone, she can teach you how to harvest garlic scapes.
The book is thoroughly researched, and the author’s personal experience with garlic is evident from the beginning. The photography is also a crucial part of this book and contributes significantly. The editor, art director, and food stylist have done their jobs exceptionally well. In the end, it is the publisher who is responsible for bringing this content to the audience.
The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves can satisfy all your senses! You can almost hear the sound of peeling garlic, and the pictures in the book will make you feel as if you are smelling garlic, with a mouth-watering urge to try its recipes. I would give five out of five stars to this book, which it rightfully deserves.

I know what you're thinking... garlic chocolate chip cookies???

The answer is yes! Just everything about this was so interesting and it brought me so many different perspectives on it.

Did I originally want this book because of the recipes? Yes, but then I got so much more and now I can't wait to share my knowledge of garlic with others!

Thank you to the author and the publishing house for allowing me to live my greatest life with garlic <3

I grow garlic here on our farm so I was immediately drawn to the book. The photography is stunning. The recipes all look delicious and easy to follow. I also love the garlic powder & craft recipes - an interesting twist. I'm very familiar with the growing process. It was fascinating to read a "how to" from another farmer and go through the different tips and tricks. All the crafts is something I've never thought about doing. Thank you for that!

I love this informative book about garlic.
It covers everything.
The pictures and recipes are fab also.
If you are a garlic lover. I definitely recommend!

*I received a free eArc from netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

Who knew there was so much information and different types of garlic out there? Certainly not me. But wow, there's a lot of different types of things to consider when using garlic in the kitchen. The book contained history, craft ideas, gardening tips, random tips about garlic scattered throughout. This book definitely gives you a lot of meat for your money. The photography is also insanely good, so everything in the book looks gorgeous and delicious. There are definitely going to be some garlic flowing in my kitchen after reading this cookbook. I have noted quite a few recipes in here that will be added to my food rotation, that I'm sure my family will love, too. The recipes are easy to follow and understand which I appreciate.

This is a wonderful book about garlic. It starts with garlic's history and its importance in different cultures which I found very enjoyable to read. I loved the information on different varieties and the wonderful photos that go along with it.

Then we move on to the recipes.

First of all, I loved thatthe recipes were sorted into seasons to use all growth stages of garlic, not just the bulb. As a garlic fiend, there wasn't a single recipe I wouldn't eat (yes, even the honey and garlic sorbet). The recipes range from very simple to very creative and I really like that in a cookbook. There are many recipes that I am excited to try and some that have inspired me to be more adventurous (why have I not though of eating the garlic flowers before?). I loved that there were many recipes using black garlic because even though I love the taste of it, I usually don't do anything too fancy or exciting with it for some reason. So I am excited to experiment with these recipes.

The chapter on garlic-related crafts was really unexpected but so fun. I don't know if I have enough garlic obsessed people in my life to justify a garlic gathering but I might try incorporating some of the idead into my next barbecue party.

The garlic growing section was really exciting to read as well and I'll try all the advice on there the next growing season since my garlic harvests are usually not too exciting.

All in all, I loved this book both as a gardener and as someone who loves experimenting in the kitchen. And of course as an avid garlic lover.

(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC!)

The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves is a great book for garlic lovers, especially those who are interested in growing their own. It has recipes and lots of gorgeous photographs. It also teaches readers about the different varieties of garlic and helps them choose the best kind for their growing area and palate. The book walks readers through the entire season - from planting to harvesting, drying, and storing their garlic.

Thanks to Storey Publishing, LLC and NetGalley for a review copy of The Garlic Companion.

Great recipes, beautiful photography and text. A Must have for anyone fond of this allium!
A stunning book!

Book Review: The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves

Rating: 5 Stars

Let me just start by saying, if you love garlic as much as I do, The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves is an absolute must-have for your kitchen! As someone who considers garlic a food group of its own, I felt like this book was practically written for me, and I couldn’t wait to dive in. Spoiler alert: it did not disappoint!

In this stunning cookbook, Kristin Graves takes us on a flavorful journey through the world of garlic. With 36 mouthwatering recipes that highlight garlic in all its forms, this book is a celebration of everything this pungent herb has to offer. From tempting dishes like Garlic Scape Refrigerator Pickles to Honey Garlic Ribs and even Black Garlic Chocolate Chip Cookies, I felt my taste buds tingling just reading the ingredient lists.

But that’s not all! The Garlic Companion is packed with a wealth of knowledge that goes beyond just recipes. Graves shares fascinating insights into garlic’s history and its uses in traditional medicine and folklore. Plus, she introduces us to the different varieties of garlic—each with its own unique flavor profile. It’s clear that her passion for this ingredient runs deep, and it’s contagious!

What really stood out to me was the plethora of tips on planting, harvesting, and preserving garlic. I had no idea how versatile garlic could be, from creating beautiful garlic braids to crafting decorations like wreaths. The book inspires you to not only cook with garlic but also to embrace it as part of your home decor and lifestyle.

And let’s not forget about the photography! The images are absolutely stunning and really bring the recipes and craft ideas to life. Each page is a visual feast that makes you want to grab your apron and get cooking right away.

In summary, The Garlic Companion is a delightful blend of culinary inspiration, practical advice, and creative projects—all centered around my favorite ingredient. If you’re a garlic lover like me, this book will elevate your culinary game and add some flair to your kitchen. It’s an amazing addition to any cookbook collection, especially for those who believe that garlic deserves a starring role at every meal!

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

This was lovely! Cookbooks that double as coffee table books are always a hit for me, and this one didn't disappoint. The pictures are beautiful, the recipes sinple and useful, and the stories woven throughout the book are very touching. I'll definitely add it to my Christmas wishlist!

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

The Garlic Companion is a well written and curated monograph on humble but wonderful garlic written by 5th generation farmer Kristin Graves. Due out 17th Sept 2024 from Hachette on their Storey imprint, it's 224 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.

This is an all-in-one collection about garlic, from culture and properties, to using/showcasing the bulbs in food and crafts. The author is knowledgeable and writes well. The information is organized logically and is accessible and understandable. The introductory chapter contains botanical, historical, and pharmacological info (it's one of the most ancient agricultural products known to mankind and has been used as an ingredient in food and medicines since Neolithic times).

The following chapters are arranged logically: recipes for food, crafts, culturing garlic for the home gardener/DIY, and finally pickling & preserving.

Recipes contain an introduction and description, ingredients in a bullet list, followed by step-by-step cooking and prep. Ingredient measures are given in imperial (American) units with metric measurements in parentheses (yay!). Recipe ingredients are mostly easily sourced and will be available in any well stocked grocer or farmers' market in North America.

The crafts range the gamut from utterly practical (how to make a garlic braid) to a bit frou-frou but still on the good side of fun and quirky (a garlic harvest crown with wheat, flowers, and whole garlic bulbs).

Each of the recipes and tutorials is accompanied by one or more color photos. The photos are clear and professionally styled. Serving suggestions are appealing and appropriate.

Five stars. This would be an excellent choice for public library acquisition, gardening groups/allotment garden groups, smallholders, and home use. Really the definitive up-to-date volume on garlic.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves is a timely and invaluable resource for anyone interested in becoming more self-sufficient. As someone on a journey toward greater self-reliance, I found this book to be an excellent guide, packed with practical information and creative ideas.

One of the standout sections for me was on pickling and preserving garlic. The detailed instructions and insights into these processes were not only informative but also inspired me to try new techniques in my kitchen. The book is filled with fascinating tidbits about garlic, and as a crafter, I particularly enjoyed the sections dedicated to garlic-themed crafts. These projects are not only fun but also offer unique ways to incorporate garlic into various aspects of life beyond cooking.

The layout of The Garlic Companion is both aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly. The stunning photographs add a visual appeal that makes the book as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the table. The different types of garlic are beautifully illustrated, with clear labels and descriptions that make identification and storage straightforward. This attention to detail adds to the book’s value as a comprehensive guide.

The recipe section is another highlight, with its easy-to-navigate format that caters to both beginners and experienced cooks. The instructions are clear, and the variety of recipes ensures that there’s something for everyone, whether you’re just starting to explore garlic in your cooking or looking to expand your culinary repertoire.

Overall, The Garlic Companion is a beautifully laid-out celebration of garlic. It’s more than just a cookbook; it’s a visual and practical guide that will inspire and educate anyone who loves garlic or wants to learn more about its many uses. This book is truly a feast for the senses.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for gifting me an e-book in exchange for my honest review.

The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves is unmissable for anyone intrigued with growing, eating or decorating with garlic. Not only is this book highly informative, the photography is phenomenal! The author and fifth-generation farmer on her Alberta family farm shares how she grows both hardneck and softneck (and helpfully lists varieties) , harvests, stores and preserves the ancient "stinking rose". She describes how garlic influenced social class, folklore and medicine in the past. Plus she explains the most successful ways to peel garlic and how to use it to repel pests.

The 36 irresistible and inspiring seasonal recipes include Garlic Confit (so many uses), Honey Garlic Ribs, Garlic Ginger Beef, Mint and Garlic Scape Butter, Black Garlic Simple Syrup (I am besotted with black garlic anything), Rosemary Garlic Salt and Festive Butter Board. I would be happy to make every single recipe here. The garlic braids and other decor are stunning!

After devouring this book, I am looking for interesting ways to implement one of my favourite herbs even more often. I just can't get enough. If this book doesn't beguile, what will?

My sincere thank you to Storey Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this delectable book.

Must love garlic....

This book was very educational about all things garlic.
How to grow it, how to cook with it and to preserve it.
Thankfully, I have a Jones for garlic.
Recommend.

The Garlic Companion is the ultimate garlic lovers cookbook and reference book! I love garlic and put it in almost every savory dish I make but I know now that I have barely scratched the surface of what garlic can be used for. This book taught me so much and I was gobbling up the information about the different garlic varieties, the folklore behind garlic, and all the ways it has been used over the generations.

When I got to the recipes section, I was delighted to see many different new recipes for savory options through the seasons, and if I'm being 100% honest a little wary to see the sweet and non-savory recipes using garlic! I will say, I did not try any of the sweet recipes (yet!) but part of the reason being my geographic location is severely lacking in the garlic varieties, particularly black garlic. Someday I will get my hands on black garlic and this book will be the first one I turn to for recipes using the black garlic!!

Thank you Netgalley, Kristin Graves and Story Publishing for the ARC!!