http://www.yumsugar.com/ To die for. en http://www.yumsugar.com/473099 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1/15259/07_2008/garlicicecream.JPG" alt="" title="" class="image preview" width="550" height="413"></span>This weekend I had the opportunity to head over to the 29th annual <a href="http://www.gilroygarlicfestival.com/" target="_blank">Gilroy Garlic Festival</a> for the first time. Although I've lived close enough to attend, I had never made it there before. However when faced with promises of "food laced with over two tons of fresh garlic," I knew I had to attend. </p> <p><p> <div id=mask-11489 class=mask style='float:left;width:75px;height:75px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 3px 3px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#66BB50'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}> <div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'> <a target=gallery3 class='thumb2 active ' href=http://www.yumsugar.com/gallery/105993?page=0,0,0><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/0/3772/50_2007/IMG_1374_0.smallsquare.JPG" alt="IMG_1374.JPG" title="IMG_1374.JPG" class="image smallsquare" width="75" height="75" /></a> </div> </div> <div id=mask-23340 class=mask style='float:left;width:75px;height:75px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 3px 3px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#66BB50'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}> <div 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onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}> <div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'> <a target=gallery3 class='thumb2 ' href=http://www.yumsugar.com/gallery/105993?page=0,6,0><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/0/3772/50_2007/IMG_1371_0.smallsquare.JPG" alt="IMG_1371.JPG" title="IMG_1371.JPG" class="image smallsquare" width="75" height="75" /></a> </div> </div> <div id=mask-62204 class=mask style='float:left;width:75px;height:75px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 3px 3px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#66BB50'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}> <div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'> <a target=gallery3 class='thumb2 ' href=http://www.yumsugar.com/gallery/105993?page=0,7,0><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/0/3772/50_2007/IMG_1403_0.smallsquare.JPG" alt="IMG_1403.JPG" title="IMG_1403.JPG" class="image smallsquare" width="75" height="75" /></a> </div> </div> <div id=mask-56848 class=mask style='float:left;width:75px;height:75px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 3px 3px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#66BB50'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}> <div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'> <a target=gallery3 class='thumb2 ' href=http://www.yumsugar.com/gallery/105993?page=0,8,0><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/0/3772/50_2007/IMG_1384_0.smallsquare.JPG" alt="IMG_1384.JPG" title="IMG_1384.JPG" class="image smallsquare" width="75" height="75" /></a> </div> </div> <div id=mask-32891 class=mask style='float:left;width:75px;height:75px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 3px 3px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#66BB50'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}> <div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'> <a target=gallery3 class='thumb2 ' href=http://www.yumsugar.com/gallery/105993?page=0,9,0><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/0/3772/50_2007/IMG_1393_0.smallsquare.JPG" alt="IMG_1393.JPG" title="IMG_1393.JPG" class="image smallsquare" width="75" height="75" /></a> </div> </div> </p><br clear=all></p> <p>The overall vibe was like most county fairs - loud music, dusty makeshift stalls, funny shaped drink goblets, booths full of cute knick-knacks, etc. - however, unlike other county fairs, this one bombarded you with the potent smell of garlic. Everywhere you turned it was garlic, garlic, garlic - there were garlic fries, garlic bread, garlic chicken, garlic sausage and even garlic ice cream, shaved ice and chocolate! And maybe I'm crazy, but the food just wasn't garlicky enough. Also I was hoping to see garlic funnel cakes, garlic donuts, or garlic waffles, but no such luck. I did however, stumble upon some really fantastic pickled garlic. The sweet, salty and spicy combo pairs really well with the crunchy fresh garlic. You can purchase an <a href="http://garlicshoppe.com/gilroyhighway/merchandise/pickled/index.html" target="_blank">8 oz. jar for $5.98</a> or if you prefer, you can make your own!</p> <p>My mom recently perfected her recipe, to check it out, </p> <p><a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/473099">read more</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/473099#comment garlic garlic festival gilroy garlic festival pickled garlic recipes Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:13:18 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/473099