Hi all,
I was an active member of this group several years ago and have only
recently started up again (had kids in between). So here I am again,
with a new email/ screen name.

My question is: once a head of garlic has been frozen, will it be the
same in recipes? I accidentally threw a head in the freezer with some
walnuts I had bought after I got home from the store this week.

I'm loathe to go to the store again if I don't have to (see
aforementioned kids) - will this garlic "work" now? The cloves are a
little yellow in color and slightly transparent-y.

Many thanks to all who can help!

Kris

Kris > wrote:

>My question is: once a head of garlic has been frozen, will it be the
>same in recipes? I accidentally threw a head in the freezer with some
>walnuts I had bought after I got home from the store this week.

>I'm loathe to go to the store again if I don't have to (see
>aforementioned kids) - will this garlic "work" now? The cloves are a
>little yellow in color and slightly transparent-y.

I have no idea, but I'd remove it from the freezer immediately, or at
least from the vicinity of the walnuts or else you will have some
funny-tasting walnuts.

Cheers

S.

On 2006-08-24, Kris > wrote:

> little yellow in color and slightly transparent-y.

It's really up to you. Taste it and decide. I buy whole fresh peeled
garlic and it will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks, no problem. But,
when it starts turning yellow and translucent, it's going bad and I
toss it.

nb

Kris > wrote:
>My question is: once a head of garlic has been frozen, will it be the
>same in recipes?

Slightly. Garlic is hardy stuff, though. Much of the
flavor will still be there whether you freeze, can, or
dry it.

--Blair