Garlic is a low-maintenance kitchen staple with a fairly long shelf life, but even so, the beloved allium is not immune to inevitably spoiling with time. Ultimately, freshness boils down to storage.

When stored properly, garlic can stay fresh up to six months—and even longer in the refrigerator or freezer. For optimal freshness, store whole garlic bulbs in a cool, dry place with good airflow, ...

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Never store garlic confit at room temperature, as this can promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces potentially deadly neurotoxins. To minimize the risk of botulism, ...

Garlic is always a good idea. It’s healthy, it works in all kinds of dishes and it turns boring old French bread into … delectable garlic bread. To have garlic on hand is to have a meal-enhancing ...

Storing the precious condiment in the fridge (or freezer) is the way to go. Never store garlic confit at room temperature, as this can promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that ...