Nancy wrote on Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:42:11 -0400:

>> For the past few years I have been grating garlic with my
>> microplane grater. It's fast and does a great job. The
>> grater cleans up easily with a fingernail brush and soapy
>> water. I still slice garlic when I want larger pieces.

> That's a good idea. I personally just use a knife and mince
> it and maybe smash it using the edge of the knife and some
> salt.

> I'm not big on smashing the sides of knives onto round
> objects. (laugh) Not that courageous.

Nor me! However, if you cut off the tips of a clove and press hard with
the flat side of a heavy knife, it works well.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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