"casa bona" > wrote in message
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> On 7/10/2013 10:09 AM, Kalmia wrote:
>> Lately, I have just used the whack and roll method when I want a clove or
>> two. One light whack with flat side of a biggish knife ( use it later to
>> mince ) and roll clove between my dampened palms. Paper almost falls
>> off.
>>
>> To get out two bowls just for that seems like a bigger effort than I wish
>> to expend.
>>
>
> I don't know if you've ever used the round silicone plastic tube peeler
> for garlic?
>
> You can apply minimal pressure, roll back and forth, and out pops an
> undamaged clove, minus the skin.
>
> This is very useful when one wants to thin slice garlic for fried chips.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Zak-Designs-E-.../dp/B00004RDDP

Ah, I forgot. I think I did get one of those but... Would probably be best
when you don't want a lot.