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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Suggestions about the Garlic Twist, December 12, 2006
I've owned the Garlic Twist for years, so I've figured out how to get the best use out of it. I peel the garlic clove(s) using a chef's knife (as described below), then cut each clove into half. That makes it much easier to get the twist going. It is very difficult to get it started with large garlic cloves, but works well if you cut them in half. It's still better and faster than mincing them. My other pice of advice: Don't wash it in the dishwasher! I got lazy and washed mine on the top shelf of my dishwasher and the plastic cracked, allowing water in. I'm ordering another one (after three years of use) because of this. I'll be hand-washing from now on!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Twist that garlic!, June 5, 2006
This was an impulse purchase, but I use it almost every day. Smash the cloves with the cover to remove the skins, then drop the cloves (I've used up to five) into the container and slowly lower and twist the cover. The garlic gets shredded and pushed into two little triangles for easy use.
The first time I used it, I had wet hands and had trouble doing the twisting, but after a couple of tries, I was loving it.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Handy little tool, September 30, 2006
I have to admit that I don't usually buy stuff based on only one review, but in this case I did, and I'm glad. First thing I noticed was the heft of the garlic twister...it's plastic, but not flimsy.
Reading the directions, I wondered how it would peel the garlic....well, it doesn't so much PEEL it as it does make it easier for the peel to come off - way easier.
Putting the clove inside, I had a bit of trouble twisting at first, like the other person did, but after the first twist it became much easier and I was twisting away.
I never did manage to get two cute little triangles, but that was probably due to the fact that I was having such a good time that I had smooshed the clove up to near paste (which actually works well for my purposes), though I could have stopped anytime before that, when the pieces were a bit larger and easier to deal with.
In any event, I was able to get most of the garlic paste out, and what little was left behind rinsed right out.
Yeah...it's relatively low-tech, but good exercise (hee hee) and inexpensive, won't rust, and doesn't take up a lot of storage space.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Do the Twist!, April 20, 2007
I purchased this oddity elsewhere, and have been surprised how well it works! And quickly... Some have mentioned that it is difficult to get started with the twisting, but if you quarter the clove first it is quite easy.(I mean, you have the knife out already...so make it easier on yourself!) I got it on a whim and have been very happy with it so far...plus, the thing is built like a tank! You won't be disappointed...
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
You can't beat the garlic press!, November 29, 2006
I bought one of these a few months ago but unfortunately it spends a lot more time in my kitchen drawer than my regular garlic press. Here is what I do like about it:
1. The idea of whacking an unpeeled clove of garlic in order to take the skin off more easily is great, but this can be done with any hard, flat object or even the side of a chef's knife blade.
2. Unlike a garlic press, the Garlic Twist gives you uniform pieces of chopped garlic. While a garlic press leaves you with a flattened skin that you have to either discard or chop up by hand, the Garlic Twist gives you uniform pieces.
UNFORTUNATELY, and this is where the garlic press wins out by my standards, it is difficult for my lady-like hands to "get the Garlic Twist going." After the garlic has gone through a few destructive twists, it is simple enough to continue until you reach the desired size of chunks. However, the first few twists are quite difficult to execute, as you have to press the two parts together quite hard, while simultaneously turning them, to keep them from popping apart and jumping over the garlic rather than punching through it. This problem occurs even with just one clove.
Interesting idea, but the classic garlic press is still my favorite. Sometimes I grate garlic on a ginger grater or a microplane grater. For larger quantities, the Zyliss chopper might do the job but I've never tried. For the Garlic Twist, however, the drawbacks out-weigh the advantages.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Great Gadget, December 4, 2007
Easy and fun to use. You get exact desired texture and there is no waste of garlic. So easy to clean too. Probably my most used kitchen tool now other than my chef's knife. Why would anyone continue to use a garlic press is beyond me.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Quick and Easy, March 11, 2007
I have used this at least 7 or 8 times since I purchased it. It is great and does a good job of mincing the garlic. Just cut the cloves in half and twist back and forth until it is able to go completely around. A great addition to my kitchen gadgets.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Love the Garlic Twist, March 11, 2007
I love garlic but hate to chop it up. This gadget is a great time-saver, delivers perfectly minced garlic every time without waste and it's easy to use. I'll probably order another one - highly recommended!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great little device, August 3, 2008
I was a little skeptical when I saw this but once I received it and put it to work it is a great addition to my kitchen. Works very well, you can make the garlic as big or as small as you want.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Garlic twist , June 24, 2008
Garlic twist arrived in a timely manner and is just as advertised. It works extremely well. No more garlic odor on hands.
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