Comments on: Garlic Genius: Merely Clever http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/ Thoughts about food and technology Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:50:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joe Kissell http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-36829 Joe Kissell Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:45:24 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-36829 <p>@Einstein I don't have an instruction manual, but I think we can get to the bottom of it (as it were). You've obviously figured out how to open it so you can insert the garlic. The bottom end is the one with the metal cutting grid - that's where the diced garlic emerges. There may be a plastic cap on that end; if so, just pop that off before using it.</p> <p>After closing the device, you have to twist it quite a few times (and with a bit of "oomph") before the diced garlic starts coming out. I'm guessing you stopped turning it too soon.</p> @Einstein I don’t have an instruction manual, but I think we can get to the bottom of it (as it were). You’ve obviously figured out how to open it so you can insert the garlic. The bottom end is the one with the metal cutting grid – that’s where the diced garlic emerges. There may be a plastic cap on that end; if so, just pop that off before using it.

After closing the device, you have to twist it quite a few times (and with a bit of “oomph”) before the diced garlic starts coming out. I’m guessing you stopped turning it too soon.

]]> By: Help! http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-36812 Help! Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:37:49 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-36812 <p>Hi, y'all will think I am crazy but I've had this garlic genius for about 4 years ( a gift from my mom). I don't recall getting any directions with it and have never been able to figure out how to use it. I know, evidently I'm not a genius! Does anyone have an instruction manual? A link to some pics on how to use it? Which is the top, which the bottom? I put garlic in and close it up and it seems to make some sort of sound like a piston and then I open up the "bottom" and my clove is in tact...Like I said...y'all can think I am crazy but please let me know the secret!</p> <p>Thanks!!!</p> <p>Einstein</p> Hi, y’all will think I am crazy but I’ve had this garlic genius for about 4 years ( a gift from my mom). I don’t recall getting any directions with it and have never been able to figure out how to use it. I know, evidently I’m not a genius! Does anyone have an instruction manual? A link to some pics on how to use it? Which is the top, which the bottom? I put garlic in and close it up and it seems to make some sort of sound like a piston and then I open up the “bottom” and my clove is in tact…Like I said…y’all can think I am crazy but please let me know the secret!

Thanks!!!

Einstein

]]> By: John C. Campbell III http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-32508 John C. Campbell III Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:38:33 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-32508 <p>I've had two of them, if you use a modest amount of garlic a week? then it's fine but if you process more? the Teflon threads stripped each time. The technology has been licensed to Rösle to be sold exclusively through Cheftools. http://www.cheftools.com/Rosle-Garlic-Cutter/productinfo/06-5301/ redesigned and since it is from Rosle? Lifetime warranty. Releasing late June. I actually sent them my last Genius stainless model so they could see the design flaws for themselves. jccampb</p> I’ve had two of them, if you use a modest amount of garlic a week? then it’s fine but if you process more? the Teflon threads stripped each time. The technology has been licensed to Rösle to be sold exclusively through Cheftools. http://www.cheftools.com/Rosle-Garlic-Cutter/productinfo/06-5301/ redesigned and since it is from Rosle? Lifetime warranty. Releasing late June. I actually sent them my last Genius stainless model so they could see the design flaws for themselves. jccampb

]]> By: Allie http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-20873 Allie Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:39:12 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-20873 <p>https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=239&words=garlic%20press</p> https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=239&words=garlic%20press

]]> By: Allie http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-20871 Allie Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:37:06 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-20871 <p>I love garlic, obviously since I clicked on a link about garlic. I have a pampered chef garlic press. I couldn't find a picture of the entire thing, but it comes with a part to clean it. Just like anything else, it is much easier to clean immediately. The part has prongs that fit right into the holes, and when not in use, it attaches to the press so that it does not get lost either. It also claims that you do not have to peel the garlic first. It is $16 and it wastes less garlic than any other press that I have used.</p> I love garlic, obviously since I clicked on a link about garlic. I have a pampered chef garlic press. I couldn’t find a picture of the entire thing, but it comes with a part to clean it. Just like anything else, it is much easier to clean immediately. The part has prongs that fit right into the holes, and when not in use, it attaches to the press so that it does not get lost either. It also claims that you do not have to peel the garlic first. It is $16 and it wastes less garlic than any other press that I have used.

]]> By: Barbara http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-7922 Barbara Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:00:23 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-7922 <p>I LOVE my Garlic Genius. I got it for Christmas in 2006 and it's the most used gadget in my house. Cleaning isn't all that difficult. It comes apart easily and goes right into the dishwasher. I keep a mushroom brush handy by the sink and just push the bristles through the cutting blades to easily clean the garlic out of the squares. Mine is the stainless steel version and it is true that it takes more turns than necessary to get to the garlic. I've not tried the white one mentioned in another review .. it sounds like that one may be easier to turn.</p> I LOVE my Garlic Genius. I got it for Christmas in 2006 and it’s the most used gadget in my house. Cleaning isn’t all that difficult. It comes apart easily and goes right into the dishwasher. I keep a mushroom brush handy by the sink and just push the bristles through the cutting blades to easily clean the garlic out of the squares. Mine is the stainless steel version and it is true that it takes more turns than necessary to get to the garlic. I’ve not tried the white one mentioned in another review .. it sounds like that one may be easier to turn.

]]> By: billy mitchell http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-4532 billy mitchell Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:49:06 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-4532 <p>Why such a fuss about mincing garlic when a decent chef's knife does a lovely job? For a fine mash, use the side of the knife, but sprinkle a little salt on the chopping surface to soak up all that delicious juice. I confess, I use my press now and then, but I also use it to squeeze ginger root when I'm too lazy to shred or grate. Now pardon me while I lament that our dog dug up all the garlic I had been carefully growing in the back yard!</p> Why such a fuss about mincing garlic when a decent chef’s knife does a lovely job? For a fine mash, use the side of the knife, but sprinkle a little salt on the chopping surface to soak up all that delicious juice. I confess, I use my press now and then, but I also use it to squeeze ginger root when I’m too lazy to shred or grate. Now pardon me while I lament that our dog dug up all the garlic I had been carefully growing in the back yard!

]]> By: Joe Kissell http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-4268 Joe Kissell Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:16:55 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-4268 <p>Dawn Elizabeth: Thanks for the suggestion. I'm living in Paris now - a bit far from the nearest Trader Joe's - but there's a chain of frozen food stores here called Picard that sells something similar. Haven't tried their garlic yet, but I have tried the ginger, which was not too bad, if less flavorful than fresh stuff.</p> Dawn Elizabeth: Thanks for the suggestion. I’m living in Paris now – a bit far from the nearest Trader Joe’s – but there’s a chain of frozen food stores here called Picard that sells something similar. Haven’t tried their garlic yet, but I have tried the ginger, which was not too bad, if less flavorful than fresh stuff.

]]> By: Dawn ELizabeth http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-4262 Dawn ELizabeth Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:11:04 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-4262 <p>My answer: Trader Joes. I'm sure you can buy it elsewhere as it isn't a Trader Joe's branded product but @ Trader Joe's you can buy, in the frozen section, Garlic Cubes. These are minced garlic frozen into little ice cubes and you just pop out as many as you need. Now I know what you're going to say... you've tried precut galirc buefore (in jars and maybe even cans) and it just doesn't measure up. Not the same with garlic cubes. They are delightful! I've hactually been known to sauteed a whole tray of garlic cubes with just a little olive oil with intent of adding it to some creation or dipping bread but then just eating it with a spoon. Mind you, I will still buy and hand chop fresh garlic, but for convenience without sacrificing taste, frozen cubes are the way to go. The brand is Dorot, oh, and they also have other delightful cubes, like cilantro and basil, but garlic is the way to go.</p> My answer: Trader Joes. I’m sure you can buy it elsewhere as it isn’t a Trader Joe’s branded product but @ Trader Joe’s you can buy, in the frozen section, Garlic Cubes. These are minced garlic frozen into little ice cubes and you just pop out as many as you need. Now I know what you’re going to say… you’ve tried precut galirc buefore (in jars and maybe even cans) and it just doesn’t measure up. Not the same with garlic cubes. They are delightful! I’ve hactually been known to sauteed a whole tray of garlic cubes with just a little olive oil with intent of adding it to some creation or dipping bread but then just eating it with a spoon. Mind you, I will still buy and hand chop fresh garlic, but for convenience without sacrificing taste, frozen cubes are the way to go. The brand is Dorot, oh, and they also have other delightful cubes, like cilantro and basil, but garlic is the way to go.

]]> By: Brenda A http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/comment-page-1/#comment-3403 Brenda A Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:51:07 +0000 http://geekygourmet.com/2007/04/11/garlic-genius-merely-clever/#comment-3403 <p>Garlic has to be handled gently fort he best flavor. Too much battering by tools makes it bitter as the cell walls are broken down and some of the flavor components intermingle. A mortar and pestle not only makes a paste not distict pieces, it brings out the bitterness of the garlic like nothing else. When you eat something and the garlic is perfect and a ver distict taste, it will often be from the gentle handling of the clove (watch smashing it with the side of a knife too when pealing it)</p> Garlic has to be handled gently fort he best flavor. Too much battering by tools makes it bitter as the cell walls are broken down and some of the flavor components intermingle. A mortar and pestle not only makes a paste not distict pieces, it brings out the bitterness of the garlic like nothing else. When you eat something and the garlic is perfect and a ver distict taste, it will often be from the gentle handling of the clove (watch smashing it with the side of a knife too when pealing it)

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