garlic in olive oil 2 bulbs young garlic 3 bay leaves 4 thyme sprigs 1 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper approx. ½ liter (about 2 cups) very good olive oil 1. separate the garlic cloves but don't peel them. Put the garlic, thyme and pepper in a pot and cover with olive oil. 2. Let the mixture simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes being careful not to let the oil come to a boil. 3. Let the oil cool and then transfer to a sterile glass jar and cover tightly; this will keep for about a month     TIP: serve as a condiment with cold meats and vegetables back