Just a short communiqué this time around, garlic lovers, as I’m headed out to the Gilroy Garlic Festival. The garlic scampi is calling me and I must heed the call…
First stop, though, is the Christopher Ranch booth. It’s loaded with 2,500 gorgeous garlic braids, 5,000 lbs. of our new crop California Heirloom Garlic bulbs and 7,000 jars of Chopped and Crushed Garlic, Pesto Sauce, Garlic Ginger Stir-Fry, Organic Garlic and more to celebrate Gilroy’s gastronomic garlic gala. Ahhh, the sweet smell of the stinking rose!
Check out the photos of our hardworking CR booth set-up crew. They are worth their weight in California Heirloom Garlic. Yours truly, Garlicia, is behind the camera.
I’ll have some SPECIAL NEWS about Christopher Ranch’s signature garlic on August 1. Our CR California Heirloom Garlic has a story to tell…
Christopher Ranch is the largest grower of fresh California garlic in the world. A family farm focused on garlic cultivation and land preservation, we strive to sustainably produce California heirloom garlic that is flavorful, fresh, healthy and safe.
Hmmm…sounds great, but what does it mean?
Well, it all began in 1956 when Don Christopher selected an Italian heirloom seed to test in California’s rich soils. The tests were a success, and today, we exclusively grow 60 million pounds of fresh California heirloom garlic.
California heirloom garlic is characterized by its smooth, bold, nutty flavor, which food laboratory tests have confirmed boasts higher levels of valuable nutrients and oils than imported garlic, such as Chinese, Mexican and Argentine. Numerous chefs also have verified that California heirloom garlic consistently maintains its flavor throughout the life of a dish – a feat not claimed by all varieties.
Finally, we want to ensure our garlic is safe, which is why we follow strict food safety procedures in our garlic production. Enough about us, though. It’s your turn – we want to hear your thoughts.
