I thought I was a garlic devotee before this book, but I have nothing on Kristin Graves and I'm so glad she shared her knowledge in this cookbook! Who knew there were so many varieties? And all the history and folklore? Amazing. The photos are all stunning and though I probably won't get my end products to look like that, I want to make every recipe in here. And I actually think I could - each recipe has minimal ingredients and steps, which really allow the garlic to shine. From appetizers to desserts and even a garlic themed dinner party for a crowd (complete with garlic crowns and decor), this book has everything. I'm even confident I could take the gardening info and plant my own garlic, though I never grow anything. Can't wait to make even more of the recipes. The question is, am I brave enough to try black garlic chocolate chip cookies?

This is a well-written book about everything that you might need to grow garlic and cook with it. I enjoyed reviewing this book and would recommend and or buy it in the future for someone, who might be interested in growing and utilizing own garlic.

I am a HUGE fan of garlic, so I was very excited to get my hands on this book, and it did not disappoint! I enjoyed that it went from the history of garlic to growing it, and some amazing recipes in between. I have bookmarked SO MANY of these recipes to try and I can honestly say that there maybe three or four recipes that I looked at and thought I would never eat these. They are clear, easy to follow recipes, and the illustrations in the book are beautiful. If you love garlic, I would highly recommend checking this out!

I'm garlic obsessed so had to nab this once I saw it. It didn't let me down and is bursting with gorgeous photos, clever recipes and cute styling and crafting options for everything garlic! A wonderful insight into the wonderful of one of my favorite ingredients!

This book about garlic is a real treat in every way. I read it on a tablet and the colour photographic plates are outstanding. I imagine it will be a great book in hard copy. I love garlic and I’m always interested in reading about it and discovering new recipes. This is the story of a 5th generation garlic farming family in Alberta, Canada. As a UK reader, I found the story of how the family farm the garlic fascinating. It’s an intensive business and the colour plates really bring it to life.

There are some recipes which are new to me and I was also unaware of the different varieties of garlic. There’s a lot of trivia about folklore as with the plant and it touches upon possible health benefits associated with it. All in all, this is a delightful book, a joy to browse and a welcome addition to any bookshelf.

Thank you NetGalley and Storey Publishing for this arc!

5/5 garlicky stars!

Wow, I never knew that this book would be so informative about garlic! I was just expecting a few write ups as well as some recipes, but this goes above and beyond anything I was expecting! The history, growing tips, and the extensive recipes were fantastic! I can't wait to see this in print

This book a beautifully photographed homage to garlic. You can feel the love for this crop throughout the book. Fantastic recipes (many of which I will be trying out) and gorgeous crafts are highlighted along with ideas on how to throw your own garlic party. As a farmer I love to see when someone has a love for a specific crops and isn't ashamed to show it. Long live garlic!

This was a fun and interesting book! I learned a lot about garlic and got some great ideas for how to use some of the garlic scapes I get from the farmer's market every year. Looking forward to cooking from this once it gets to be the right season. Very informative and lots of creative ideas!

The Garlic Companion offers an enlightening journey into the world of garlic. Before coming across this book, I was unaware of its different varieties.

The book explores the differences between hardneck and softneck garlic variants, providing insights into their flavor profiles for seamless food pairings. The section on cooking garlic through the seasons, along with its recommended recipes, stands out for me.The inclusion of captivating photography, including cross-sections of different garlic varieties, adds a visual delight to the reading experience. In addition, the emphasis on utilizing all parts of the garlic plant, from scapes to flowers, showcases a commitment to minimizing waste.
I found the tip on peeling garlic cloves particularly intriguing and look forward to experimenting with it in my own kitchen. Also, the variety of recipes, like roasted garlic and honey sorbet, and black garlic recipes are very intriguing.

For those who enjoy entertaining in rustic settings, the section on garlic for entertaining offers creative inspiration and practical tips. However, I suggest that the section on planting and growing garlic should be positioned alongside the introduction to different garlic types, to provide a comprehensive foundation for readers.

One minor nitpick: I wish the recipes, especially the pastries, also included metric measurements. Overall, this is a great resource for garlic lovers like myself.

Thank you to Net Galley and Storey Publishing for this ARC.

The Garlic Companion is an excellent read! Who knew there was so much to learn about garlic. Truly fascinating insight into a well known And well used spice. But garlic has so many other applications and both the history and recipes are fascinating. I am so glad I took the time to read this book and I will definitely be buying it for friends. This bulb is far more versatile than I’ve given it credit and I think I might even try to grow some.

If your wanting to be more self reliant or even learn more about the medicinal properties of garlic this is the book for you!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I an excellent cookbook for all the garlic lovers out there. I'm especially excited to try the Immune Booster Soup!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves.

I literally love garlic with every dish so this book was perfect. Beautiful book, great photos and information! I learned a lot.

I had thought this would be more of a Garlic-themed cookbook overall, which there are recipes, but the best parts of the book are the instructions of identifying and planting/harvesting/storing garlic. The recipes that are there, I wish there were more savory dishes and less "sweet" dishes. I'll be honest, I probably would never make a garlic cheesecake or garlic cookies. I love garlic, but not that much. It felt like half the Black Garlic recipes were things I'd never consider making. The fresh garlic recipes were the ones I'd most likely try to make if anything.
Also, while the garlic crowns and wreaths are cool, I'm not sure I like how much real estate they take up in the actual book, as well as the other table decorations. It banks on having the majority of the people have access to things like willow branches, wildflowers, and dried corn tops or be very well off so you can afford to buy all those things. Just seems a bit out of touch overall on what most consumers can access. I really wanted to like it more, I'd rather see the cool things they made with garlic versus a guide to make them when there's no way I could afford to make most of them.

Thank you Kristin and her publishing team for sharing an advanced copy for this book! Thank you NetGalley for providing the platform for this to occur.

As someone who grew up not knowing what Garlic was... you can say discoving it has been a taste bud changer.

I loved this book and will be purchasing it once it is published. The pictures were engaging and made each dish look mouth watering. I love Kristen's personal touches and recommendations throughout the book.

Not only did I learn a lot about garlic but the journey through this book made me want to hop along side those shown and start harvesting with them!

I think the knowledge and expertise is exemplary. The attention to details in each and every step, whether it be a recipe or determining depth and space in planting garlic; I was hooked.

Garlic has become my favorite part of cooking (who can resist the aroma).

Thank you again Kristin and I look forward to having a hard copy in my hands soon and have your recipes filling my kitchen!

—Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to review an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.


Garlic is my favorite vegetable. So this is a dream come true source for me.
I’m so excited to make all of these recipes. All of them look so yummy!

I am a big fan of garlic and I love to cook with it in many ways.
This book made me discover many things. Firstly, that garlic is grown in Alberta, Canada in the beautiful farm of the book's author. She shares the experience of generations in her family and the passion she and her family have for the crop is beautifully illustrated in this book.
We also learn a lot about history, varieties and properties of garlic. Of course, there is a good chapter on the culinary delights of garlic, with the interesting suggestions of seasonal recipes. For those who have access to fresh garlic, the recipes made with garlic scapes are an interesting part of this chapter. I liked the garlic powders and the black garlic recipes too.
And, for the green fingers, a good part of the book is devoted to growing, picking and preserving garlic.
There is even a chapter on crafts for garlic gatherings for those garlic aficionados that organise garlic celebrations.
I don't think there is anything garlic that has not been included in this book and the pictures are beautiful.
Thank you to Kristin Graves for sharing her passion for garlic. This book is lovely.

A celebration of garlic, from growing it, eating it and even decorating with it. The recipes were good, some I would have never thought of but will give a go. I’m definitely going to try growing some this year even though I’ve only a small garden.

The Garlic Companion was a beautifully laid out book in homage of garlic. The photographs make me want this as a coffee table book. I’ve always been a fan of garlic everything and was skeptical this book would teach me anything new, but I was wrong! The garlic scapes section alone had my mouth watering! We’ve enjoyed two recipes from this book so far and look forward to experimenting this spring with garlic scapes. A must for any garlic lover.

What a beautiful, informative and eye-catching book. The author obviously has a passion for garlic and it really shows through in her writing.
There are some very tasty looking recipes and wonderful photographs throughout. A lovely read.

I could never embrace vampirism, as another reviewer aptly pointed out. My affection for this cookbook solidifies that sentiment.

This delightful book, driven by the enthusiasm of multiple generations of farmers, elegantly explores the importance of heirloom varieties.

Captivating visuals enrich the book, accompanied by outstanding advice on planting, harvesting, and preparing garlic. However, a deeper dive into its healing properties would be nice.

To sum up, this unforeseen treasure stands as a reliable companion for those venturing into garlic cultivation and culinary experiments. It effortlessly combines gardening insights with crafting tips.