Today we’ll all be out celebrating the biggest event of the year…National Garlic day! This wonder bulb really deserves a day of it’s own. Think of all the benefits eating garlic has…

Helps to fight off colds and flu
Lowers blood cholesterol levels
Repels vampires
Cures warts and can even be used as a treatment for acne
Used for toothache

Of course, it also tastes really great! For real garlic fans out there, try our pickled garlic recipe below or click here to get garlic shopping!

Recipe: Pickled Garlic

Get your garlic hit with this mellow recipe

2 Garlic Bulbs, Cloves seperated and peeled
125ml White Wine Vinegar
125ml Dry White Wine
1 Dried Chilli
1 Sprig of Thyme
1 Sprig of Rosemary
1 Bay Leaf
10 Mixed Peppercorns
2 tsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Pickling Salt (or use plain table salt)

Place everything except the garlic into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Gently boil for 5 minutes, then add the garlic. Return to the boil then cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Leave to stand at room temperature for 1 full day.

After this time, bring to the boil again, then transfer to a jar. Leave to cool before covering tightly with a clean cap. Store in the fridge for 5 days before eating. It should then keep for months!