>Some people smash their garlic, some people slice it thinly, some people
>mince it, and some people use a garlic press. I always use a garlic press,
>as did my mother and father (both heavy garlic users). Worthless for you,
>but not me. Based on what I grew up with, I prefer not to have large chunks
>of garlic in my sauces (of course you could fish them out, but seems like a
>hassle to me). Like anything else, there are good presses and not so good
>ones. Mine is about 1 1/2 times the size of the ones usually sold in
>stores. Wasting half the clove? Only if I don't need the entire clove for
>my recipe, but not because of the press. The press is quicker than mincing,
>and clean up is a snap.