Re: Garlic Press

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I often use Garlic in recipes, generally I chop it up or otherwise

depending

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on the recipe. I was out at Wallmar the other day and picked up a garlic
press on a whim.

The press forces some of the garlic through small holes but not all of

it.J

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ust exactly what is the end result supposed to be? Just curious.

Most out on the general market will do just that - waste heaps. You need
to
look for one that is close fitting around the sides of the press, and that
has 'pips' on the pressing surface that correspond to the holes in the
mince
grille end, that will push the stuff all the way out too.

OR, just do as I do, use a bloody big knife and some slight of hand.
',;~}~

(Or the fine side of a cheese grater, then cream it slightly with the side
of a chef's knife - it really is quick that way.)

Shaun aRe - I despise cleaning garlic presses

Well I was kinda thinking it didn't seem usefull at all. Now I know I'm not
crazy. At least it was on sale. It's chrome and looks impressive but may
hit the garbage soon. I'm an amateur in cooking but glad to see my initial
impressions were correct. Back to the broad knife, my greatest friend in
the kitchen so far.

Advanced Primate
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I often use Garlic in recipes, generally I chop it up or otherwise

depending

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on the recipe. I was out at Wallmar the other day and picked up a garlic
press on a whim.

The press forces some of the garlic through small holes but not all of

it.J

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ust exactly what is the end result supposed to be? Just curious.

Most out on the general market will do just that - waste heaps. You need
to
look for one that is close fitting around the sides of the press, and that
has 'pips' on the pressing surface that correspond to the holes in the
mince
grille end, that will push the stuff all the way out too.

OR, just do as I do, use a bloody big knife and some slight of hand.
',;~}~

(Or the fine side of a cheese grater, then cream it slightly with the side
of a chef's knife - it really is quick that way.)

Shaun aRe - I despise cleaning garlic presses

Well I was kinda thinking it didn't seem usefull at all. Now I know I'm not
crazy. At least it was on sale. It's chrome and looks impressive but may
hit the garbage soon. I'm an amateur in cooking but glad to see my initial
impressions were correct. Back to the broad knife, my greatest friend in
the kitchen so far.

Advanced Primate
XP Pro 64 Bit O/S

Wait 'till you try a chinese knife (cleaver)!
I bought myself one at the oriental market a couple of weeks ago, and
it's quickly taking the place of my chef's knife as my favorite! :-)
--
K.

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I often use Garlic in recipes, generally I chop it up or otherwise

depending

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on the recipe. I was out at Wallmar the other day and picked up a

garlic

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press on a whim.

The press forces some of the garlic through small holes but not all of

it.J

Quoted message said:

ust exactly what is the end result supposed to be? Just curious.

Most out on the general market will do just that - waste heaps. You need
to
look for one that is close fitting around the sides of the press, and

that

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has 'pips' on the pressing surface that correspond to the holes in the
mince
grille end, that will push the stuff all the way out too.

OR, just do as I do, use a bloody big knife and some slight of hand.
',;~}~

(Or the fine side of a cheese grater, then cream it slightly with the

side

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of a chef's knife - it really is quick that way.)

Shaun aRe - I despise cleaning garlic presses

Well I was kinda thinking it didn't seem usefull at all.

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Now I know I'm not
crazy.

Are you certain? Because that would be a shame. ',;~}~

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At least it was on sale. It's chrome and looks impressive but may
hit the garbage soon.

Yes - beware 'shiny' - it's often (but by no means always) no more than
marketing.

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I'm an amateur in cooking

We're all amateurs until we get paid for doing it. Not to mention, we only
stop learning when we no longer think we are students.

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but glad to see my initial
impressions were correct. Back to the broad knife, my greatest friend in
the kitchen so far.

Aye! I want a better knife, just so many other things that could use the
money more ATM. The one I have does the job, it keeps its edge quite well
and takes a new edge well enough too, but it's only a poor chef's knife
really.

Shaun aRe

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> I often use Garlic in recipes, generally I chop it up or otherwise
depending
> on the recipe. I was out at Wallmar the other day and picked up a

garlic

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> press on a whim.
>
> The press forces some of the garlic through small holes but not all of
it.J
> ust exactly what is the end result supposed to be? Just curious.

Most out on the general market will do just that - waste heaps. You need
to
look for one that is close fitting around the sides of the press, and

that

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

has 'pips' on the pressing surface that correspond to the holes in the
mince
grille end, that will push the stuff all the way out too.

OR, just do as I do, use a bloody big knife and some slight of hand.
',;~}~

(Or the fine side of a cheese grater, then cream it slightly with the

side

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of a chef's knife - it really is quick that way.)

Shaun aRe - I despise cleaning garlic presses

Well I was kinda thinking it didn't seem usefull at all.

Quoted message said:

Now I know I'm not
crazy.

Are you certain? Because that would be a shame. ',;~}~

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At least it was on sale. It's chrome and looks impressive but may
hit the garbage soon.

Yes - beware 'shiny' - it's often (but by no means always) no more than
marketing.

Quoted message said:

I'm an amateur in cooking

We're all amateurs until we get paid for doing it. Not to mention, we only
stop learning when we no longer think we are students.

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but glad to see my initial
impressions were correct. Back to the broad knife, my greatest friend in
the kitchen so far.

Aye! I want a better knife, just so many other things that could use the
money more ATM. The one I have does the job, it keeps its edge quite well
and takes a new edge well enough too, but it's only a poor chef's knife
really.

Shaun aRe

When is Kath's B-day?
--
K.

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