I Don't Think You're Ready...

I consider myself an experimental eater, but I was definitely dubious when the specialty foods guy offered me the jar. Garlic Jelly? For real?

He insisted. Mentally waffling, cream-cheese schmeared bagel in hand, I paused, considered, and went for it.

Damn. My new favorite thing. I went back for more.

You can find recipes all over the web to make your own version of this apparently Southern treat.

Alternately, if you'd just like to give it a whirl and can't commit the energy, pick up a jar from Villy Exotic Products, which makes their Garlic Jam honey-sweet with earthy roasted garlic and a just a hint of turmeric.

And the added bonus? You'll never see vampires at your breakfast table again.