Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers

1980 · 51 min · EN · PG · 7.5 (21 votes)
Dir. Les Blank · Starring Alice Waters, Werner Herzog, Harrod Blank, Michael Goodwin, Christopher Pray
Documentary

A zesty paean of praise to the greater glories of garlic. This lip-smacking foray into the history, consumption, cultivation and culinary/curative powers of the stinking rose features chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, and a flavorful musical soundtrack.

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A delightful, mouth-watering celebration of garlic's power. This film is a joyous, folksy exploration of a beloved ingredient, filled with culinary passion and a surprisingly rich history. It's a warm, zesty ode that will leave you craving more.

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