There’s nothing quite like the magnetic scent of freshly cut garlic to attract attention to action in the kitchen. And then, of course, there’s nothing like the fantastic punch of flavor chopped garlic adds to whatever’s on the stove, in the oven or on the grill.
Fresh garlic is by far the one food ingredient I use most often and tastes so much better than processed garlic you can buy in a jar or any other prepared garlic product. As shown in one of the pictures above, all you need to chop fresh garlic is a fresh garlic bulb, a sharp knife (preferably with a wide blade), and a cutting board (the bigger the better to keep the chopped garlic on the board and off the floor). Just click this link for step-by-step picture book directions that also show how to select fresh garlic when you're buying it in the store.
