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July 5, 2012
Obvious Innovation #13: Do the Garlic Twist
Remove the outer layer and toss them in the garlic twist. Slip the lid on and twist the top and bottom in opposite directions. Stop twisting when the garlic is the desired consistency. It works equally well with a single clove or a handful.
Posted by gerardvanderleun at July 5, 2012 10:20 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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This looks like one of those things that looks like a great idea, but sucks once you get it. Besides at $16.00 (Amazon) for 50¢ worth of plastic, I wouldn't try it.
Posted by: Mike at July 5, 2012 2:58 PM
If you need one or two cloves, the gizmo is just more kitchen clutter. If you often need 4 or 5, it's ok and you're a Medi. If you need 10, you're a restaurant, and you have an electric chopper or a can from restaurant supply.
I know the picture implies it, but I suspect it leaves bits behind in the mechanism. So the gizmo requires washing. When you chop with a knife, it all goes in the pot. Sometimes the old ways are best, against all putative improvement.
Posted by: John A. Fleming at July 5, 2012 4:42 PM
Strangely enough the slap chop thing works pretty well exactly like the ad says, its a nifty tool even if its kind of noisy to use. This looks handy but overpriced.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 5, 2012 4:42 PM
I often use 10 cloves at a time and I'm not a restaurant.
Posted by: mysterian at July 8, 2012 1:57 PM