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Who is the Garlic Guru?

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The Garlic Guru is Tom Reed: garlic lover and Vice President of Garlic Festival® Foods.  Tom travels the country touting the virtues of garlic.  To learn more about the Garlic Guru or how to contact him, check out his bio here.

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How do I bake garlic?

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Baked or roasted garlic is delicious!  Baking mellows the garlic and brings out a nutty flavor.  It is great to spread on bread and meats.  Click here for our own recipe for baking garlic.

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When is the Gilroy Garlic Festival?

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The Gilroy Garlic Festival is always the last 3 day weekend in July.  For more information, visit the Festival's web site at www.gilroygarlicfestival.com or by calling 408-842-1625.

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Where can I purchase all your great Garlic Festival products?

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Feel free to browse our on-line store or call us at 888-GARLICFEST to place your order.  One of our friendly sales staff will be happy to help.

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How do you grow garlic?

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Garlic is easy to grow in most areas.  It is planted in the fall and harvested in the late summer.  For detailed instructions, view our Garlic In The Garden page.

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How much garlic is too much?

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There is no such thing as too much garlic.  Well, if your friends and relatives refuse to talk to you anymore, either you're eating too much or they are not eating enough.  Probably the latter.

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When I eat garlic, my family tells me that I sweat it out of my pores.  Is that true?

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Fortunately for you, this is true.  Unlike many other spices, garlic will come out of your pores when eaten. This is one of the reasons garlic works as a mosquito and vampire repellant.  So, eat up and feel safe at night.

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When is the best time for fresh garlic?

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Garlic is harvested in July or August and remains usable until about January. After that, it is still usable, but will likely be milder.  Although, it is becoming more common to import garlic from other countries, making fresh garlic available year round.