Stinky Rose

Stinky Rose is not a code name for a particular relative, in-law or enemy. But is a welcomed ally in our household. The real name is Allium Sativum commonly known as "garlic". Garlic is known universally as "the stinking rose". The term reportedly goes back to Greek and Roman times. Well the "stinking" part is very obvious (strong smell), but why "rose"? Who knows - garlic is an allium which is part of the Liliaceae family.

Our Bamboo Chef (Dad) used garlic just as much as the lemons for cooking & everything he can think of. He believed in its' natural healing properties. He was a garlic aficionado. I remembered when Dad found this printed canvas material in China. Upon his return, he quickly found a large frame and placed it over our fireplace mantle. He called it The Chinese, Chickens & Cloves of Garlic Saga(Photos courtesy of Cee '08).

Here are what others have to say about the culinary & medicinal uses of garlic:

• The stinking rose - not all garlic is the same - culinate
• 11 Uses For Garlic Other Than Spicing Up Pasta - The Bachelor Guy
• Garlic - The Stinking Rose - Quassia
• Benefits and Medicinal uses of garlic - revolutionhealth
• Uses for Garlic, Health Benefits, and Some History - Garlic Passion
• Are There Health Benefits in Using Garlic? - Gourmet Garlic Gardens
• Top Ten Unusual Uses and Benefits of Garlic - Culinary Musing
  

My TEEfavs:

• The Love of 50 Cloves of Garlic -The New York Times (this is in honor of our Garlic Aficionado)
• Roasted Garlic - Simply Recipes
• QuickBites: Dani's Garlic Bread - YouTube video
• Garlic Massaged Potatoes - Average Betty YouTube video
• Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe - nami nami
• Garlic Festival Foods - Gilroy
• The Stinking Rose Restaurant in Beverly Hills

YouTube video by starzship

Whatever smells good to you, ENJOY and make it a TEErific garlicky adventure!!!