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Posted: July 5, 2008 7:29 pm
by OceanCityGirl
I've heard chefs say that they hate garlic presses. It gives garlic juice and more bitterness. I smash mine now
Posted: July 6, 2008 12:31 pm
by Tequila Revenge
Moonie wrote:I have garlic gown in containers, un-intentionally.
I've never had deer bother it, and there were plenty of them around. They enjoyed the corn, and my hostas. They've eaten okra in August.
So that doesn't mean they wouldn't eat garlic.
Perhaps it was more that I provided them with other things they preferred over the garlic.
and you use the bottom, the part in the ground. Not the top. 
Yes, I've been questioned as to whether you use the top part, or if there is something in the ground.
Thank you for the tips! I've heard some pretty good arguements about what to use.
Posted: July 6, 2008 12:36 pm
by Moonie
it can almost become invasive, if you don't use it. I've actually mowed some of it down.
personally, I loved the smell the few hours it hung around.
and let some of go to seed; you'll always have very fresh garlic.
Posted: July 6, 2008 12:47 pm
by ragtopW
Tequila Revenge wrote:Moonie wrote:I have garlic gown in containers, un-intentionally.
I've never had deer bother it, and there were plenty of them around. They enjoyed the corn, and my hostas. They've eaten okra in August.
So that doesn't mean they wouldn't eat garlic.
Perhaps it was more that I provided them with other things they preferred over the garlic.
and you use the bottom, the part in the ground. Not the top.
Yes, I've been questioned as to whether you use the top part, or if there is something in the ground.
Thank you for the tips! I've heard some pretty good arguements about what to use.
MMM deer and garlic..
Posted: July 6, 2008 3:05 pm
by blackjack
Smash/mash it with the side of a knife and mince more if needed. Real easy and real fast.
Posted: July 6, 2008 3:53 pm
by TropicalTroubador
Tequila Revenge wrote:I think our garlic press is an antique by now. One of the first things Mrs. TR bought from Pampered Chef when that was popular. We chop and smash it too. Still scares me when she lays out a clove and takes that monster size chefs knife or cleaver, lays it on the clove and gives it a whack
Does anybody grow thier own garlic?
Yup!
Just harvested close to two dozen bulbs. Three have been put aside for next year's planting; the rest, I'll try to finish up before they rot.
Garlic: It's not just a spice, nor an ingredient...it's a food group!
Posted: July 6, 2008 3:54 pm
by TropicalTroubador
I find when using a press that most of it smooshes up around the sides of the pressor and very little comes out through the little holes. So I chop mine, either with a knife or in the food processor.