Along with its close cousin the onion, garlic is

among the most widely used fresh aromatic
ingredients in the world. There are only a few simple
dos and don’ts you need to remember to get the most
out of it.

Shopping and Storage

Garlic comes in a few different forms at the
supermarket:

• Whole heads will give you the best flavor and
  maximum lifespan. Look for heads that are
  hard, firm, and heavy. If there is any give at
  all, that’s a good sign of spoilage underneath.
  Healthy garlic stored in a cool, dry place
  should last at least a month or two.


• Pre-Peeled cloves are another good option,
  particularly if you go through garlic quickly
  and appreciate the grab-and-go convenience,
  like I do. Peeled cloves must be refrigerated,
  which, according to some reports, can reduce
  garlic’s aroma over time. I haven’t noticed
  this, though do note that refrigerated peeled
  cloves have about half the lifespan of whole
  heads, so don’t buy more than you need. I use
  peeled cloves because I’m as lazy as I can get