blake murphy wrote:
>
> i measure most stuff, but do the hand thing for some spices. garlic
> and ginger i just eyeball the pieces before chopping/shredding.

I just use a head of garlic, no need to measure that)

I slice off the root bit at the bottom and they seperate easily and it is
very easy to smack the cloves hard and the skin falls off We love fresh
garlic and a clove or two is not enough