Looking for a way to make your summer dishes stand out and give your health a little boost? Try black garlic.

School’s out, snacks are in and with the chaos of school holidays in full swing, it’s tempting to lean on crisps and biscuits to keep everyone fuelled. But packing flavour and nutrition into family days out doesn’t have to mean more stress. With summer just around the corner, it’s time for picnics, walks, bike rides and day trips and with a few clever tricks (and a touch of black garlic), you can serve up picnic food that’s fun, fuss-free, and full of goodness. 

What Is Umami? That “can’t-put-your-finger-on-it” deliciousness? That’s umami. Umami is the Japanese word for “delicious savoury taste,” and it’s now recognised as the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.

Heard your foodie friends raving about black garlic, but not quite sure what it is or how to use it? Curious about the health benefits and looking for easy ways to get started?