"""This small-format paperback with a sturdy cover,
In Pursuit of Garlic, is not a cookbook, though dedicated cooks (no doubt also serious about their garlic) will enjoy reading it.
Liz Primeau is an excellent writer, full of little stories and anecdotes all related to garlic...""" (
San Francisco Book Review 2012-06-14)
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In Pursuit of Garlic is...packed with fascinating facts, practical advice on growing, curing and storage, recipes and personal stories telling the story of the vegetable that Primeau says has 'made an appearance in the life of almost everyone who has ever lived.'""" (Creighton Judy
Winnipeg Free Press 2012-03-07)
"""Primeau does a wonderful job introducing us to garlic and its role in history, art, medicine and science. She then gets into the many garlic varieties, from Russian Red to Kettle River Giant. Her chapter on how to plant, grow, feed and harvest it is a must-read for garlic growers.""" (
Calgary Herald 2012-05-03)
""Incredibly well researched, with a wealth of information on this magical plant and great recipes too, this book will certainly find a valued place in my culinary library."" (Bishop John 2012-01-17)
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In Pursuit of Garlic: An Intimate Look at the Divinely Odorous Bulb, by Liz Primeau, absolutely sparkles. Whether you're a garlic eater, a garlic cook or a garlic grower, or just enjoy a great read, you will enjoy this book.""" (
Globe & Mail 2012-08-18)
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In Pursuit of Garlic, which took the author two years to research and write, is packed with fascinating facts, practical advice and engaging personal stories. For good measure, Primeau throws in some recipes by well-known chefs in which garlic stars.""" (
Mississauga News 2012-03-13)
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Liz [Primeau] does a wonderful job introducing us to garlic and its role in history, art, medicine and science. She then gets into the many garlic varieties, from Russian Red to Kettle River Giant. Her chapter on how to plant, grow, feed and harvest it is a must-read for anyone wishing to grow garlic. I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in growing or even using garlic for their own cooking.""" (
Edmonton Journal 2012-04-06)
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Primeau's well-researched ode joins a growing category of single-ingredient books that explore humble staples...If these explorations sometimes read like spy thrillers, that's because there's a lot of lore to cover, especially for garlic.""" (Atkinson Nathalie
National Post 2012-03-14)
"""Finally we get another fine piece of written work from
Liz Primeau! The power of garlic takes on new meaning with this book. You will not look at a clove of garlic the same ever again.""" (Cullen Mark 2012-01-17)
"""Of all the authors of articles and books written over the years about garlic,
Liz Primeau's
In Pursuit of Garlic is supreme.""" (Aaron Chester 2012-01-17)
"""Primeau offers numerous suggestions for planting, cooking and eating garlic, making the book worth the price of admission.""" (Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier 2012-04-09)
"""Primeau writes In Pursuit of Garlic in a conversational style that is a treat to read...[Her] honesty and wry humour will reassure the average cook and gardener...Primeau knows what readers really want -- gardening tips for the Canadian climate and recipes.""" (Zaidman Harriet Winnipeg Free Press 2012-03-17)
"""Primeau's well-researched ode joins a growing category of single-ingredient books that explore humble staples...If these explorations sometimes read like spy thrillers, that's because there's a lot of lore to cover, especially for garlic.""" (Ottawa Citizen 2012-04-02)
"""This may be the ultimate book on garlic!...If you have only ever thought of garlic as something to be added to a recipe, and only because it's called for in the recipe, then you need this book.""" (Kowall Betty Waterloo Region Record 2012-05-19)
