Garlic scapes, the curly stems of hard neck garlic, appeared for the first time this season at the farmer’s market on Saturday.
When young, tender and bright green, each scape is topped with an immature seed pod that looks like the beginning of a byzantine dome. If not harvested, the stalk eventually straightens and becomes too tough to eat.
To use, discard the seed pod, slice the stem into segments and add to any stir fry or omelet that would be improved by the subtle garlic flavor.
Garlic scapes keep for at least a week in a plastic bag with a damp paper towel in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator.
Purchased organic garlic scapes at the farmers market in South Portland,ME. I made unbelievable pesto with them although I did add in a few basil leaves. Oh so good!
I love garlic scapes! Nyom nyom nyom! Delicious in a stirfry.
Can’t wait to go back to that basket of scapes at Berry Creek Farm.
Carol,
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Even if I were a frutarian, or even if I didn't like to eat food at all, I would love this blog – photos, artwork and copy all weave together into a tapestry of beauty.
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Annie
Saw these for the first time at the farmer's market last week. Wish I had picked some up. Maybe next week perhaps.