The Great Garlic Book: A Guide with Recipes

by Chester Aaron, Susanne Kaspar (Photographer)

Packed with dozens of recipes from restaurants around the world, The Great Garlic Book, from the irrepressible author of Garlic Is Life, never fails to delight the eyes and the tastebuds. Gorgeous full-color photos illustrate such rare garlics as the Mexican Celaya Purple, French Red Rocambole and Asian Tempest.

Genres: Cooking, Reference, Cookbooks

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

About the author

Chester Aaron was a prolific American author for both children and adults, and wrote novels, stories, and memoirs. Born in 1923 in the coal-mining town of Butler, Pennsylvania, he was educated at Butler Senior High School, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and San Francisco State University. He saw combat in World War II, and was with the troops that liberated Dachau. Following publication of his first novel in 1967, he was an x-ray technician at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, CA. He joined the faculty at Saint Mary’s College, retiring as a full professor in 1997. For twenty-five years he cultivated ninety varieties of exotic garlic on his farm in Sonoma County, becoming a world-renowned expert, and publishing a number of books on the subject. He died in 2019.

Reviews

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short read, great insight into thr nutritional value of garlic, how to grow, and recipes for use. Very insightful for different varieties of garlic.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some people love wine, some people love cigars, and as I found out by reading this book, some people are REALLY into their garlic. Aaron gives a short history of garlic, then delves into the health properties and variations of the stinking rose. Who knew there were so many types of garlic? I sure learned a lot (of useless knowledge)from this book.

[Sheral · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful little book packed with information, such as growing & storing and using the garlic in recipes. Anyone that wants to grow what they use in their own meals will greatly appreciate this book. This will have a place in my collection .