Thursday, 08 February 2018 10:58 Written by John Reardon

Hello Foodie Friends! We hope you are planning a romantic Valentine’s Day meal with the person you love. One helpful tool to achieve your goal is Garlic.  Yes, I said it, Garlic.  It may have a strange odor but if both parties take part in eating this Aphrodisiac then the smell is nullified. The garlic bulbs are incredibly high in allicin, a compound that increases blood flow in a big way, creating increased stamina and lots of energy.  Garlic has been touted to cure everything from laziness to cancer. It can lower bad cholesterol and help stop sleep apnea. To help your Valentine, we have a new gadget here to help you cube your garlic with less effort.  No knife or cutting board required. You can now mince directly into a pan or over your food. It’s great for pasta, stir-fries, soups, salad dressings, marinades and so much more.  The Garliq™ garlic mincing tool by Progressive quickly minces garlic, radishes and more into perfectly uniform cubes without the mess. Simply load the cartridge, snap into the tool and squeeze like a stapler. You can mince garlic directly into pans or dishes.

• Cartridge holds an average of four cloves
• Includes nested cleaning comb
• Dishwasher Safe (many of my foodie friends insist on this part).

Finding fun gadgets for that special meal can be an adventure. At Compliments to the Chef we have many innovative, and must have gadgets for your foodie that you are looking for.  Stop by CTTC at 33 Railroad Place in downtown Saratoga Springs to find the many treasures for your Valentine. Along with the Garliq Garlic Cuber we have many cool tools for cooks. Look for those items that can help make cooking easier and fun. Oh, by the way, words of love are permitted in the kitchen. Play some romantic music and don’t be afraid to dance in the kitchen. Remember; “Life and Love Happens in the Kitchen!”

      Take Care, 
          John and Paula

 

If you are looking for an easy dish that has garlic in it, here is a classic Italian recipe!

Garlic Spaghetti

 

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