Sunday, July 25, 2010
Homegrown
Los Olivos Homegrown, at the corner of Grand and Jonata, is open for business again this summer, offering a terrific selection for all garlic lovers. If you think of garlic as just those tight white bunches you see in the supermarket, think again! Locally grown and hand-picked, Homegrown's selection included at least 15 varieties of different colors and strengths when I was there the other day. My favorite has a stronger than average flavor and is a beautiful deep purple. Homegrown is open on Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 6 pm...do stop by. If you're not sure what to do with that fresh garlic, how about roasting it and then spreading it on bread or chicken, or putting it in fresh tomato sauce? Cut the garlic in half and drizzle a little olive oil on top. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes (depending on the size of the head.) When it comes out, the cloves will be soft and pop right out of the skins. Spread and enjoy!