National Day April 19 Food & Drink

National Garlic Day

On National Garlic Day, we stop rushing past the produce aisle and remember what garlic can actually do.

How to celebrate

Small, doable ways to celebrate National Garlic Day.

  • Cook garlic simply — olive oil, salt, heat.
  • Learn one new preparation (roast, pickle, grate, purée).
  • Put it in a dish where you normally wouldn't.
  • Shop local produce this week and pick the ugliest good-looking one.
  • Teach a kid how to prep it with you.

Celebration ideas by audience

For families

Cook one vegetable-centered meal together, even if it's just a side.

For kids

Let them pick the seasoning. Ranch counts.

For couples

Visit a farmers market together and build dinner from whatever looked best.

At the office

Upgrade the office snack tray with something in season.

At school

Start a classroom garden project, even a small windowsill one.

In your community

Volunteer with a garden, farm, or food recovery program.

On your own

Try one new preparation — roast, pickle, grill — and cook it for just you.