Shnag posted:

I know a goon is probably going to tell me to kill myself, then impatiently wait for me to do so, for asking this, but why is using a garlic press bad? I usually cut the ends of the garlic clove off to remove the skin more easily, then remove the core if its too big. Then I put it in a garlic press and crush it over what ever meat I am using. It makes ground hamburger taste much better, and great on top of any roast.

Is the press bad because its lazy, or does crushing the whole peeled clove suck if you aren't squeezing out the juice before using it?

VendaGoat posted:

Parallax Scroll posted:

easier to conceal though

ashpanash posted:

Yes. 1) Get a good Chef's Knife. 2) Keep it sharp by honing it every time you are going to use it (use the honing steel) and get it professionally sharpened every 6 months or so. (The cheap sharpeners will ruin your blade.)

Remember: The easiest way to cut yourself is with a dull knife. Sharp knives cut easily so you don't have to use a lot of force, and therefore you have more control. Dull knives require you to exert more effort and thus give up some control.

And if you're just afraid of cutting yourself like my father is, grab a pair of cheap Kevlar gloves. After some practice you won't need them anymore.

Demonachizer posted:

She is ok otherwise. It was tough though.