If I want finely “minced” garlic, I use a garlic press, something I consider as much of a “staple” item in the kitchen as a knife or a vegetable peeler. If I want my garlic sliced or coarsely chopped, I use a knife. And if I were wanting to use enough garlic to ensure that no amount of bath water could begin to dissipate my B.O., I’d do what others suggested and throw the peeled cloves in the food processor.

Just saw your reply.

On the site you linked I found this:

“3. My friend passes the egg yolk back and forth from shell half to shell half when separating eggs. Is this the best way to separate eggs?

No, it’s not. Bacteria are so very tiny that, even after washing and sanitizing, it’s possible that some bacteria may remain in the shell’s pores. The shell might also become contaminated from other sources. When you break or separate eggs, it’s best to avoid mixing the yolks and whites with the shells. Rather than broken shell halves or your hands, use an inexpensive egg separator or a funnel when you separate eggs to help prevent introducing bacteria. Also use a clean utensil to remove any bits of eggshell that fall into an egg mixture and avoid using eggshells to measure other foods. ”

It was a bit hard to locate that on the site but it’s there.

The garlic press makes great play-doh strings for hair etc. It was also one of my son’s favorite toys as a child when he moved up from pot drums and pan lid cymbals.

Best I can find is the FAQ from the American Egg Board.
http://www.aeb.org/LearnMore/EggSafety.htm

Sections 4 & 5 specifically cover the process by which all eggs are cleaned, sanitized and protected before arriving in a retail setting for the consumer…

Now I suppose if one receives eggs direct from a farmer, bypassing the normal processes that occur between the chicken and the grocery store… I would agree there is probably some risk present.
I’ll look some more later.
Thanks.

We have a house full of rocks, due to being unable to resist pretty objects on the trails and being science geeks. Now I can make at least one non-tasking rock into a garlic smasher! Thanks!