A. Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) looks like a giant garlic clove but, in fact, is not a true garlic but more closely related to a leek. The title refers to the size of the clove. It is a hardy ...

The softball-sized bulbs of elephant garlic come as a surprise to those who don’t know about this leek relative. Instead of growing a solid bulb like a leek, the plants form a bulb that looks like ...

Who doesn’t love garlic? The humble root vegetable packs a major punch of flavor, spice, and depth to just about any savory dish. So, it’s no wonder home cooks and gardeners are also showing interest ...

Shawn Loughridge strapped on a microphone as she fielded questions to the growing throngs of people. How do you cook it? How do you grow it? How strong is the taste? The general public showed up for ...

This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. The following is a true story: One night a group of twenty-somethings went out for tapas and drinks. A certain reveler, ...