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flynnbob
flynnbob Posts: 665
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I need to get a garlic keeper for my daughter.  I have a small cheap terracotta one that seems to work OK,  As I did some research, there are many opinions. Most say to look for an unglazed interior and a glazed exterior.  The outside prevents moisture from coming in and the inside absorbs any additional moisture.  Holes at the bottom not top help air circulation so they say. Not a big purchase but want to get something that will work well for her. 

Is anyone a garlic expert? Terracotta / Ceramic - Glazing, etc.  I never knew this could be so complicated.
Milton, GA.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    Can't help you with the terra-cotta, but I've used one for 20 years that is made of plastic, holds one head, sits in the cupboard, has air holes in the bottom and looks just like a huge head of garlic. BTW the lid screws on and I have never had a head go bad!
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  • littlerascal56
    littlerascal56 Posts: 2,104
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    We keep cloves in small paper bag, top closed with clip.  It's in spice cabinet and keeps them fresh for quite a while.
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  • 55Kevy
    55Kevy Posts: 235
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    Garlic never stays around long enough to go bad in our house :)

    Kevin

    Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, CA
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,349
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    I just leave it in the mesh bag and stick that in a cool dark space.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Mine stays out in the open on a small shelf on the countertop. Definitely cool, but not dark. I usually have at least a couple there. Once in a while, I have to toss part of a head because it dried up, but not often. I always meant to buy a ceramic keeper, but it's just one more thing to clutter up the joint so I haven't.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,487
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    Carolina Q said:
    Mine stays out in the open on a small shelf on the countertop. Definitely cool, but not dark. I usually have at least a couple there. Once in a while, I have to toss part of a head because it dried up, but not often. I always meant to buy a ceramic keeper, but it's just one more thing to clutter up the joint so I haven't.
    Same here.  
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,647
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    We have a set of Onion and Garlic canisters that stay on the counter.  And we go through both long before they go bad. 
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,424
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    We have one of these, it works really well, and we have more wall space than counter space:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002YGAWVA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1455410693&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=garlic+bag+storage

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • flynnbob
    flynnbob Posts: 665
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    Thanks all.  I am just going to pick one from the net and not worry about it.  I am overthinking this. @acn those bags look really cool.
    Milton, GA.
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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    I always store it in the cheap plastic bag I grab at the grocery store and then into my fridge it goes, loosely wrapped in the corner.  Occasionally I will find it trying to sprout some growth, but I've never had one go bad.  I have many more problems with onions and potatoes.
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  • 1move
    1move Posts: 516
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    Sorry this is a bit off topic but did you guys now if you take apart the garlic so it is not in its head shape but individual pieces and toss it into a small pot or cup and shake it around it peals the garlic rather quick. Best way to clean garlic
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,088
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    1move said:
    Sorry this is a bit off topic but did you guys now if you take apart the garlic so it is not in its head shape but individual pieces and toss it into a small pot or cup and shake it around it peals the garlic rather quick. Best way to clean garlic
    I have heard that before and I have seen a YouTube video of someone doing it, but I have yet to have it work for me. I was thinking about it more after my failure, and I think of I cut the bottoms off it may work for me.   I do not know, just a hypothesis.

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  • Chubbs
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    1move said:
    Sorry this is a bit off topic but did you guys now if you take apart the garlic so it is not in its head shape but individual pieces and toss it into a small pot or cup and shake it around it peals the garlic rather quick. Best way to clean garlic
    Yeah it works if metal bowls pretty well. 
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    Man I just leave mine in a bowl on counter. Never thought to do anything else. Ours never lasts long though 
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • jlsm
    jlsm Posts: 1,011
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    I keep mine in a saucer with the ginger on the counter.  Never had a problem with the garlic. Ginger goes bad once in a while because I don't use it as often. 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    Mine rest in this house in my pantry.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,759
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    3 tier hanging basket, garlic and shallots on top, citrus/fruit middle, potatoes onions on bottom
    fukahwee maine

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    fishlessman said:
    3 tier hanging basket, garlic and shallots on top, citrus/fruit middle, potatoes onions on bottom
    I find that shallots, onions and potatoes keep better in the fridge. Then again, this is your house. Never mind. =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • fishlessman
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    Carolina Q said:
    fishlessman said:
    3 tier hanging basket, garlic and shallots on top, citrus/fruit middle, potatoes onions on bottom
    I find that shallots, onions and potatoes keep better in the fridge. Then again, this is your house. Never mind. =)

    its been an odd year, theres 4 apple trees in bloom in my kitchen =)  that usually does not happen til things warm up




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    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    @fishlessman are your potatoes turning green?
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    nolaegghead said:
    @fishlessman are your potatoes turning green?
    no, they get soft after a few weeks but i dont usually have them around that long. i also very rarely buy thin skinned either, mostly just have russets on hand. days are still short up here and the kitchen is rarely over 55 degrees. the doors are usually shut to keep the living room and bedrooms warm =) that settler commercial always makes me chuckle
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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