Garlic Scapes

These are garlic scapes, which are the flower stems that grow from Allium sativum (garlic) before the bulb matures. The local CSA farmers remove the scapes to push the plant’s energy toward heartier bulbs of garlic (harvested a bit later in the season).
Tender, delicious, a bit milder than the hardneck varieties of garlic that produce garlic scapes … a true delicacy for any garlic lover!
So far, I’ve sauteed and stir fried the delicious (and gorgeous) garlic scapes.
These are going to be made into pesto …
If they are available in your area, I suggest trying them in your early summer cooking. If not, enjoy their beauty visually!
Featured in:
Shapes and Patterns: July 2009
Domestic Art – Home is Where the Art Is: July 2009
Still Life Fine Art and Food Photography: July 30, 2009
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Trudi's Images
Fabulous lighting Emily they make a lovely abstract,nicely composed shot :-)
riverotter replied
Thank you so much Trudi … they taste amazing too! Hugs, Em
Evita
Beautiful image !! :D
riverotter replied
Thank you so much Evita! :)
Dave Lloyd
Beautiful. Great lighting and concept.
riverotter replied
Thank you Dave, not only do they taste amazing, I find them to be beautiful. I’m glad you do too!
RickF
Great capture!
riverotter replied
Thanks so much Rick!
Phil Threlfall
Way cool
riverotter replied
Thanks Phil … gorgeous and delicious, what more can one ask for?
Ingz
I love this! absolutely stunning….....very original my dear friend Emily xxx big hugs to you and princess Olivia xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
riverotter replied
Thank you Ingrid! Huge hugs to you and Jesse too! The garlic scapes, are SO BEAUTIFUL and scrumptious too!!! I’ll be having pasta with pesto thies evening!! I hope you are well, keeping you in wonderment. Olivia is bird watching at the moment. Hugs, Em
dougie1page2
good one emily!
riverotter replied
Thanks dougie, you have a new page! See you soon …
dougie1page2
thanks emily. be well!!
AnitaInverarity
Wow That is so gorgeous !! Beautiful shot Em, I’ll never see the humble garlic plant in the same way again. Hope you enjoy them YUM xx
riverotter replied
Thank you Anita! They were good. Too beautiful not to capture first. xxx
Marvin Collins
Excellent image Emily!!
riverotter replied
Thanks Marvin!
JUSTART
great shot
riverotter replied
Thanks!
WonderlandGlass
fine, fine work, Em! fantastic composition, lighting, presentation. More artistic growth. Well done, my friend! Peace
riverotter replied
Thanks so much Doug! Wanted to capture them before I ate them …
HELUA
Wonderful image Em!! And great lesson too!! You are into many interesting things, love!!
riverotter replied
Thanks Helua! I grew up in a much more metropolitan area and am learning now about living more rurally, eating locally … These I think are so very beautiful. When I looked online to learn more about them, only in the States did they recently figure out that they are edible, in Europe (of course) they are a delicacy and eaten for centuries! Yes, this summer is to be full of learning of farms, other vegetables, and a happy tummy! HUGE HUGS, Em
Maria Moro
Click here
riverotter replied
Many thanks for this honor Maria and Shapes and Patterns!
shawie
Splendid job on this!! Congratulations on your Feature!!
riverotter replied
Thank you shawie! The title is actually the name of the vegetable, really cool, huh? I think so, and am happy you like it too!!!
shawie
And that’s one cool title!!
Denitsa Dabizheva
Fantastic! A well-deserved feature :)
riverotter replied
Thank you so very much denidab!
Dana Roper
Wonderful!!!
riverotter replied
Thanks Dana!
robpixaday
This is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!!
robpixaday
Are you in the Experimental Group? I just took over as one of the Co-Hosts…it’s your first try with scanners, so it’s an experiment for you!
If you want to join, add “experiment” to the description and submit!
riverotter replied
Thanks for the comments and the fav Robin!! I just joined the Experimental group (wasn’t in it before yet probably qualified the day I was born … LOL!). I’ll add “experiment” to the description and submit. HUGE HUGS, Em
robpixaday
LOL…Me, too…I’m always trying goofy and/or “new” stuff.
Thank you for joining!!
And you’re most welcome!
jegustavsen
Yummmmm, I love garlic, and this is a great photo.
riverotter replied
Thanks so very much!
WonderlandGlass
congratulations on your featured work, Em ;-}
riverotter replied
I’ve not blinked in an entire day … and you’re still there … can I blink now or will you disappear? LOL! I don’t like to be seen either, smirk. Thanks my friend … peace, em
sfmilner
Greetings Emily; Excellent ! Very beautiful, love the contrast. Congrats on being featured.
steve
riverotter replied
Thank you Steve for stopping by to view and comment … best, Emily
Isa Rodriguez
wow, thanks for showing me this . Garlic has become my absolute obsession since it became my cure, for the worst stomach pangs ever , that I had for years!!!! i am in love with this image. and I am so happy to learn of this .. I had never heard of it before ..
riverotter replied
I’m so glad you found garlic as a cure Isa!! Food can be so healing, restorative, delicious!!! I have only learned of garlic scapes a few weeks ago, and I’m hooked, not only on the flavor but they are so beautiful. I’m glad you like the image … more glad that you are not in pain!
Sharon Johnstone
Absolutely stunning work Emily!!!!
riverotter replied
Thank you so much Sharon!!! Blessings, Em
WonderlandGlass
blink
riverotter replied
Knew it … and now you are glass.
R. Jason Smith
riverotter replied
Thanks ever so much for the feature in the Domestic Art Group!
DebraLee Wiseberg
Lovely work.
Debra
riverotter replied
Thank you so much Debra. Best, Em
Barbara Corvino
Beautiful shapes and light.
Ciao. Barbara
riverotter replied
Thank you so much Barbara, I’ve seen some of your portfolio, outstanding!
valzart
Woot lol! congratz on your features of this wondrous work sweetheART delightful ;} happy hippy hugglez
riverotter replied
Thanks sweetie!
LoreLeft27
oh my this is wonderful love the way you made this
riverotter replied
Thank you so very much LoreLeft27.
Daniela Weil
Love the design pattern and great contrast
riverotter replied
Thanks so very much Daniela!
BlaizerB
magic stuff!!!
cheers
riverotter replied
Thanks heaps BlazierB!
GittiArt
you have got a great artistic eye…...love it a lot !!!!! bravo Emily !!!!!!!
riverotter replied
Thanks so much GittiArt, blessings, Em
Sharona
Very original and creative. Marvelous image.
riverotter replied
Thanks for your time and comment Sharona, blessings, em
Carol Barona
wow, emily this is fantastic! great detail, lighting and color!
riverotter replied
Thanks so very much Carol … good to see you around again!
Prasad
Brilliant!
riverotter replied
Thanks so very much Prasad, Blessings, Em
Clare Colins
A terrific concept and shot!
riverotter replied
Thanks heaps Clare!
Smeeff
The lines are so abstract and simple, Beautiful.
riverotter replied
Thank you Smeeff … the garlic did most of the work (lol!).
Sharon Mau
Aloha Emily, congratulations on your feature today in Still Life, Food Photography and Fine Art
30 July 2009
riverotter replied
Thanks Sharon and Still Life, Food Photography and Fine Art for this honor, blessings, Emily
Luís Lajas
Ahhh so nice… very original
riverotter replied
Thank you so very much Luis, best, Emily
GomesPereira
Very beautiful and great composition, Emily. So much clean and perfect…GP
riverotter replied
Thank you kindly GP.
Tracey Mac
Wow Emily, those beautiful curls and curves look so amazing, love how you have designed this, what a gorgeous result!
I think I may try growing these, they look so yumm! :)
riverotter replied
Thanks so much Tracey! If you grow a hard neck variety of garlic, these will sprout up early in the season – trim the scapes off and EAT! Then the garlic bulb itself will have more energy directed toward its growth for harvesting a few weeks later. Happy garlic growing … and kudos again on your book cover! Best, Emily
Pip Gerard
this looks fabulous. the black background really brings out the detail and the colour.
riverotter replied
Hi Pip! Apologies for the late reply … thank you so much for taking the time to view and comment, very much appreciated! Best, Emily
Rebecca Cozart
Love it.
riverotter replied
Thank you so very much Rebecca! Best, Emily
Len Bomba
Beautiful work Emily. Very creative! I recently began a new job at a local natural and Organic Food Co-op in Concord, NH and have just started learning all about the wonderful organic foods that are grown locally. As with Wellspring Farm, our Co-op is also community supported. If my memory serves me correctly, our produce comes from local farms in both NH and VT. I’ll have to check and see if it is any of it comes from Wellspring Farm. Great shot! Len
riverotter replied
Thank you Len. You live in your capitol too. We have a Co-op where I’m a member and shop … do you like working there? I think I most definitely would! Our Co-op just expanded its space, is yours very large? Do you also do the Community Supported Agriculture in your area? I’m not very familiar with New Hampshire, so I don’t know how “rural” it is and if you have many farms. Thanks so much for taking the time to look and comment … here’s to local organic eating! Cheers, Emily
Melinda Gaal
Stunning photo! Well done.
riverotter replied
Thanks so much Melinda!
shawie
Huge Congratulations on your Win!! Woo Hoo!!
riverotter replied
Thank you shawie! I’m Woo Hoo-ing for sure! Best, Emily
parmi
riverotter replied
Thank you parmi, and the Shapes and Patterns group and everyone who voted! Best, Emily
Hena Tayeb
great composition
riverotter replied
Thank you so very much Hena.
parmi
riverotter replied
Thanks heaps parmi and Shapes and Patterns!
bhutch7
Add me to the list – green fun!
riverotter replied
Thanks so very much bhutch7 … green fun indeed! Even better in the stomach! Best, Emily
Richard George
Certainly fit the theme of the group…congratulations
riverotter replied
Thank you kindly Richard. Best, Emily
sfmilner
Greetings Emily; Very stunning and very beautiful ! Love the colors, especially the use of the dark background, well done ! Congrats on being featured !
steve
riverotter replied
Thanks ever so much Steve for you comment here and on my other works … best to you and have a fantastic weekend, Emily
Kitsmumma
Beautiful!
riverotter replied
Thank you very much!
TaniaLosada
Great abstract!!!!!!!!!!
LouJay
Stunning image, it keeps catching my eye!
Maria Moro