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GARLIC BITES AND SPROUTS
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO May 17, 2013 MAY & MONVISO ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER: It’s... Read More
GARLIC & CHILES HEAT UP CINCO DE MAYO
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO May 3, 2013 Looking for a simple, but zesty, piquant, lively,... Read More
MONVISO CALIFORNIA GARLIC PASSES THE FLAVOR TEST
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO March 1, 2013 If you’ve ever noticed our tagline “All Garlic Is Not... Read More
MOVIES LOADED WITH LOVE, PASSION & FLAVOR!
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO February 22, 2013 Food. Movies. Food movies - I love them! The Academy... Read More
GARLIC & CHOCOLATE – A VALENTINE PAIRING
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO February 14, 2013 I love chocolate. Almost as much as I love garlic.... Read More
FEBRUARY IS LOADED WITH GARLIC!
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO February 11, 2012 Should February be Garlic Month?? Well, I think every... Read More
SUPER-BULB HOT WINGS A SUPERBOWL WINNER
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO February 1, 2013 Lawrenceville, GA - “Police say two storage... Read More
WHY NO GARLIC IN ONION SOUP?
By GARLICIA January 25, 2013 While it’s still National Soup Month, I have to ask: Why... Read More
WHEN THE FROST IS ON THE GARLIC
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO January 16, 2013 Baby, it’s cold outside! Gilroy has been in the... Read More
2012: THE YEAR OF BACON?
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO January 4, 2013 Am I wrong, or did 2012 seem like the Year of Bacon?!... Read More
RESOLUTIONS WITH FLAVOR
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO December 28, 2012 Do you make New Year’s resolutions? No? Just... Read More
‘TWAS THE GARLIC FOR CHRISTMAS
By Garlicia DeStasio December 21, 2012 (First posted December 20, 2011) Reading ‘Twas... Read More
SASSY CEVICHE BEATS OUT SUGAR PLUMS
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO December 19, 2012 ‘Tis the season for sugar plums (are we talking... Read More
THE CHRISTOPHER SONG
By GARLICIA December 7, 2012 Since everything is better with garlic, I just couldn’t... Read More
THE TURKEY’S IN THE OVEN BUT I’M HUNGRY NOW!
By GARLICIA November 16, 2012 Details, details, my Thanksgiving is all about details… As I... Read More
MY GARLIC & CREAM CHEESE OBSESSION
By GARLICIA November 9, 2012 I’m thoroughly convinced that cream cheese is a gift from the... Read More
SPREAD THIS GARLICKY DIP AROUND
By GARLICIA November 2, 2012 “Success is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent... Read More
GARLIC MUMMIES A TREAT FOR HALLOWEEN
By GARLICIA October 26, 2012 Halloween is a big deal at my house – I just love a holiday... Read More
GARLIC FRIES AND MERMAIDS IN LALA LAND
By GARLICIA October 11, 2012 I left the Garlic Capital behind for my annual WWF Tour (water,... Read More
CHRISTOPHER RANCH SALES STAFF REALLY COOKS
By GARLICIA October 4, 2012 We have a lot of great cooks at Christopher Ranch - in all... Read More
LITTLE QUICHES ARE BIG ON FLAVOR
By GARLICIA September 14, 2012 Always on the lookout for a new appetizer I found this one in... Read More
RIDE THE GARLIC WIND
By GARLICIA September 7, 2012 September is here – it’s hot, it’s cold, it’s drizzly,... Read More
GARLIC MARINADE SPICES UP LAZY LABOR DAY
By GARLICIA August 31, 2012 I deserve a break this Labor Day according to Wikipedia, which... Read More
HOW TO HAVE A GARLIC TASTING PARTY
By GARLICIA August 24, 2012 A while back, I received an e-mail asking for help with a garlic... Read More
ABALONE WRANGLER ADDS A DRIZZLE OF GARLIC BUTTER
By GARLICIA August 17, 2012 Like a gift from the gods, an abalone fell into my lap a couple of... Read More
GARLIC FUELS OLYMPIC ATHLETE
By GARLICIA August 13, 2012 Now that the Olympics are over, I feel a twinge of sadness that I... Read More
GARLIC FEST WITHDRAWAL EASED BY DANISH DONUTS
By GARLICIA August 3, 2012 It’s Friday, five days after the Gilroy Garlic Festival ended... Read More
ARE YOU A GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL ADDICT??
By GARLICIA July 20, 2012 I like to re-run this QUIZ every year because it gives a little... Read More
NEW GARLIC BOX LEADS TO GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL RECIPES
A cloves eye view of our new crop, new box and the garlic grading shed. By GARLICIA July 13,... Read More
GARLICKY GRILLED DOGS AND CAT
By GARLICIA July 6, 2012 I was going to kick back on the 4th, but first off, my royal taster... Read More
USE GARLIC FIREWORKS TO SPARK UP HOT DOGS
By GARLICIA July 3, 2012 4th of July is in the middle of the week and I have to work all... Read More
ONCE UPON A GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL
Our booth circa 1980. By GARLICIA June 29, 2012 The success of the Gilroy Garlic... Read More
FATHER & SON TAKE KIDS ON CHERRY PICKING EXPEDITION
CR Managing Partner, Bill Christopher (middle in red), with son, Ken, on his right, staff and... Read More
IS RAIN A GARLIC GAME CHANGER?
By GARLICIA June 8, 2012 RAIN. Usually a blessing, but it can strike dread in the heart of a... Read More
HOT GARLIC NEWS
By GARLICIA June 1, 2012 Today’s headlines are distracting me and I must focus, must... Read More
GILROY GARLIC RATIONS FLAVOR MEMORIAL DAY
By GARLICIA May 25, 2012 Memorial Day means a lot of things at Christopher Ranch – cherry... Read More
DOES GARLIC HELP YOU SLEEP?
By GARLICIA May 21, 2012 I have insomnia now and then, and it’s a pain because it keeps me... Read More
HEY MOM, THERE’S NO GARLIC IN THIS BLOG!
By GARLICIA May 11, 2012 I salute all the hardworking moms out there who would do anything... Read More
GARLIC CHILE SALSA HEATS UP CINCO DE MAYO
By GARLICIA April 4, 2012 Take barbacoa, some refried beans and rice, a few margaritas and... Read More
THEIR LOVE FOR GARLIC IS PERMANENT
By GARLICIA April 27, 2012 My blogs are always inspired by garlic, but the inspiration as to... Read More
EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY
By GARLICIA April 20, 2012 Every day is Garlic Day here at the Ranch, April 19... Read More
ROASTED GARLIC, BRUNCH AND EGGS BENEDICT, OH MY
By GARLICIA April 13, 2012 Easter is past but my head is still filled with memories of... Read More
MY ALL TIME FAVORITE GARLIC RECIPE
By GARLICIA March 23, 2012 Do you have a favorite recipe that you can’t live without?... Read More
MY GARLIC TURNED GREEN – IS A LEPRECHAUN AT WORK?
By GARLICIA March 16, 2012 On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day my thoughts have already gone... Read More
IS IT SPRING OR HALLOWEEN?
By GARLICIA March, 2012 It’s never too late - or too early - I say, to celebrate Halloween.... Read More
HOW TO PEEL GARLIC CLOVES
By GARLICIA March, 2, 2012 I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries lately asking for the best... Read More
GARLIC BELONGS IN THE WHITE HOUSE AND YOUR BURGER
By GARLICIA February 24, 2012 February has been a very eventful month, what with Super Bowl,... Read More
WELCOME RELATIVES: GARLIC, DAFFODILS AND ASPARAGUS
By GARLICIA February 17, 2012 As I looked at the beautiful daffodils in my garden this... Read More
SPREAD THIS GARLICKY LOVE SAUCE AROUND
By GARLICIA February 10, 2012 In James Joyce’s 1922 novel, Ulysses, he wrote: “The world... Read More
THE STINKING ROSE BOWL
By GARLICIA February 3, 2012 Superbowl schmuperbowl, it’s time for the Stinking Rose Bowl!... Read More
HOW TO ROAST A GARLIC BULB
By GARLICIA January 27, 2012 If you’ve never tasted roasted garlic, do yourself a favor... Read More
HAVE A GARLICKY, GINGERY CHINESE NEW YEAR
By GARLICIA January 20, 2012 Chinese New Year starts on January 23, and I’m hankering for... Read More
BAD LUCK? EAT GARLIC!
By GARLICIA January, Friday the 13th, 2012 For centuries garlic has been revered as... Read More
GARLIC RESOLUTIONS FOR A FLAVORFUL NEW YEAR
By GARLICIA January 6, 2012 I haven’t made New Year's resolutions for many years... Read More
BAGNA CAUDA MEMORIES OF A HAPPY NEW YEAR
By GARLICIA December 30, 2011 Attended a pre-New Year’s eve party last night (why wait... Read More
TRADITION LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS
BY GARLICIA DECEMBER 23, 2011 Do you have a favorite tradition for the holidays? Every... Read More
‘TWAS THE GARLIC FOR CHRISTMAS
By Garlicia December 20, 2011 ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas was written by Clement... Read More
‘TIS THE SEASON TO GROW GARLIC
By Garlicia December 16, 2011 In December our thoughts may be on the holidays and... Read More
INHALE THE SERENITY OF GARLIC
By Garlicia December 9, 2011 At this time of year articles about coping with holiday... Read More
JINGLE BULBS, JINGLE BULBS, GARLIC ALL THE WAY
Halloween is in the distant past, although Count Monviso had a very good run and my Thanksgiving... Read More
THE ULTIMATE THANKSGIVING GARLIC DINNER – PART 2 – THE RECIPES
By GARLICIA November 22, 2011 I thought coming up with the ultimate - but traditional -... Read More
THE ULTIMATE THANKSGIVING GARLIC DINNER – PART 1
By GARLICIA November 18, 2011 I'm a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. I... Read More
DOES GARLIC MAKE YOU LAUGH?
By Garlicia November 10, 2011 It’s garlic-planting time at the Ranch and I thought I... Read More
BOLD CALIFORNIA GARLIC LOVERS UNITE!
By Garlicia November 4, 2011 Do you want more flavor, more freshness and more quality in your... Read More
GHOULISHLY GREAT GARLIC ON DISPLAY
By Garlicia October 28, 2011 The witching hour is almost upon us and I’m... Read More
GARLIC TREATS FOR TRICKY VAMPIRES
By Garlicia October 21, 2011 Hello, my little monsters – ooops – that’s already being... Read More
THE GARLIC LEGEND OF COUNT MONVISO
Garlicia October 14, 2011 Halloween is almost here, my fiends, uh, friends, so draw the... Read More
GARLIC TOPPERS ARE TOPS
By Garlicia October 7, 2011 Our garlic toppers have completed our Monviso harvest and... Read More
ROLL OUT THE BARREL AND THE BULBS FOR OKTOBERFEST
By Garlicia September 30, 2011 We’re a week into Oktoberfest and I haven’t had a beer... Read More
GOODBYE ALL MY CHILDREN, HELLO GARLIC
By Garlicia September 23, 2011 “I love spaghetti and meatballs...” So spoke Susan... Read More
AMUSING WORDS TO EAT GARLIC BY
By Garlicia, September 16, 2011 What the heck is “amuse bouche”? Now, I pride myself on... Read More
NEED GARLIC? HIT THIS ROADSIDE ATTRACTION
By Garlicia, September 9, 2011 When I was a kid, it was a big deal when my father piled the... Read More
GILROY GARLIC GOES TO THE MOUNTAINS
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines is where I’ve been for the last... Read More
CHRISTOPHER GARLIC FAQ – PART 2
HOW CAN I TELL CALIFORNIA GARLIC FROM CHINESE GARLIC? People often ask how they can tell the... Read More
GARLIC TESTING SHOWS FLAVOR ADVANTAGE
I’ve jumped into the Twitter machine (hope you’re following us!) but, sadly, my tweet regarding... Read More
DID ELVIS EAT GARLIC?
I’m an Elvis fan. From always. There’s even a photo of me somewhere as a wee child singing... Read More
GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL – EPILOGUE
Another Gilroy Garlic Festival is over and I swear I still have garlic breath five days later –... Read More
FESTIVAL FEVER
Just a short communiqué this time around, garlic lovers, as I’m headed out to the Gilroy Garlic... Read More
GARLITOPIA IS GILROY, GARLIC AND THE FESTIVAL
Just a couple of weeks ago I was whining about how cold it was. Well, it’s been in the 90’s... Read More
AWARD WINNING FREE LUNCH IS RICH WITH GILROY GARLIC
I love a free lunch - and a free lunch that knocks my socks off is, well, priceless! Lucky me,... Read More
TESTING YOUR GARLIC KNOWLEDGE
Do you like your trivia with a side of roasted garlic? If so, this pungent quiz is for you! The... Read More
GARLI-PENO BURGER PUTS FIREWORKS IN YOUR 4TH
Hot day, hot food, hotcha, cha cha – it’s the 4th of July! After voting for our independence... Read More
GARLIC LOVIN’ LUMBERJACK MAC N’ CHEESE
It’s Friday, it’s my birthday and I’m having trouble concentrating. My mind is going in... Read More
THE POWER OF CHERRIES
Christopher Ranch is the largest grower, packer and shipper of fresh California garlic in the... Read More
CALIFORNIA GARLIC – DELICIOUS NATURAL BEAUTY!
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO I knew my day was going to be trouble when my shower “broke” right at... Read More
GARLIC BELONGS ON YOUR PLATE
The new USDA dietary guidelines are out in the form of an easy to understand “plate” icon, but... Read More
THE BEST GARLIC BREAD I’VE EVER TASTED
Having a BBQ this Memorial Day? Never underestimate the power of garlic bread* at a backyard... Read More
PIRATE PICNIC LOADED WITH RUM AND GARLIC
Well, my plans for a pre-Memorial Day barbecue got washed out last weekend - it turned into a... Read More
PESTO AND NATIONAL BBQ MONTH
Funny thing about May… It’s National BBQ Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad... Read More
GILROY GARLIC MOM FEST
I was going to give all you moms a new recipe this blog, but what mom wants to cook on Mothers’... Read More
A THRILL UPON THE GRILL – ALLIUM ECSTASY
The more I cook with our new peeled specialties – Peeled Pearls, Cipollines and Shallots - the... Read More
HOPPIN’ DOWN THE GARLIC TRAIL
In the Garlic Capital, we hide garlic bulbs on Easter instead of hardboiled eggs. What? You don’t... Read More
PEELED ALLIUMS FLAVOR FPFC SHOW
Just did the FPFC Expo and, boy, are my arms tired… arrr, stretched an old joke too far, but I... Read More
NATIONAL GARLIC DAY LASTS A LIFETIME
April is hoppin’ with holidays (I count April 14, the day I send my taxes in, as one) but... Read More
ALOHA, GARLI-GARLI CHICKEN
By GARLICIA DeSTASIO When toying with the idea of taking a hula class (why, you ask -... Read More
CHEF GILETTO & TEAM EXCEL AT JAMES BEARD DINNER
Team New Jersey Recently, Christopher Ranch’s GFC (Good Friend Chef ) Michael... Read More
BYE, BYE, BABY (GARLIC)
With a heavy heart, I must report that Christopher Ranch will no longer be growing, packing... Read More
MARCH MADNESS GARLIC STYLE
Even though Spring doesn’t officially hit for another week, I’ve got the fever already. Must be... Read More
CHRISTOPHER RANCH GARLIC FAQ
On any given day, I get several questions on the care and feeding of garlic. Most consumers know... Read More
GILROY GARLIC IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART!
Before the month of Feb slips away, I have to mention (in case you haven’t heard) that it’s... Read More
FORGET VIAGRA – TRY GARLIC!
Garlic Is For Lovers and Good Food! Ahhh, GARLIC, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I... Read More
CURE FOR SUPERBOWL MONDAY – GARLIC!
With the super bowl only a day away, hangover remedies are all over the internet. I don’t plan on... Read More
GARLIC SCORES AT SUPER BOWL
With last week’s rant about my tiny kitchen fresh in my mind, how we’re going to throw a Super... Read More
LITTLE KITCHEN, BIG CROCK POT
I used to love to cook, but with one square foot (seriously…) of counter space in a kitchen fit... Read More
GARLIC CHICKEN SOUP – NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT!
Happy (cough, cough, sneeze, sneeze) New Year! Seems cold season is upon us, my dears, and whether... Read More
Chicago – A Foodie’s Dream
I arrived in Chicago yesterday, and Frank Sinatra said it best - "Chicago is my kind of... Read More
California Garlic – A Nutritious, Convenient, Inexpensive Step Toward a Healthy Lifestyle
People are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of a healthy diet, as studies continue... Read More
Table Education
They say information is a powerful thing. And restaurants, apparently, believe this to be... Read More
California Garlic Harvest Rapidly Approaching…
Alas, it's almost that time of year when a sweet smell begins radiating throughout California's San... Read More
Risks Associated With Widespread Chinese Garlic Use
The influx of Chinese garlic into the U.S. has brought with it an array of safety, health and... Read More
California Garlic One Solution For Inexpensive Nutrition
I recently read an alarming article, indicating that consumers are sacrificing nutrition for price... Read More
Fresh California Garlic – A Summer Barbeque Necessity.
Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the advent of summer - barbeques,... Read More
The Importance of Sustainability
Sustainability, which focuses on simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs... Read More
Favorite Foodie Sites
We love everything about food at Christopher Ranch. We love eating food, we love learning about... Read More
Take Health Into Your Own Hands – Eat Fresh, California-Grown Garlic.
Fresh garlic has long been regarded as a powerful healing agent, believed to help remedy a vast... Read More
