How is this Mortar and Pestle to use mortaring and pestling garlic? Is there a lingering garlicky smell after cleaning?
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It is dishwasher safe. If you put it in the dishwasher there will not be any smells that linger, else (like any) there probably would be.
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Both the mortar and pestle I received have white speckles. It is still mostly black.
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Cheng-ann,I use mine for spices and what not, and haven't had any problems yet! Sometimes the spices tend to get a bit dry, but definitely no problems with bugs or staleness!Hope this helps,Alison
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I ordered, and received, mine a few days before Christmas and mine came with a black brush that's shaped like a little broom. If you remove the dry peeling before putting the garlic clove in the press then it needs nothing other than a rinse in warm water and a wipe with a paper towel. If you leave the peeling on then it needs a bit more cleaning and that's when the brush comes in handy. I think it's definitely worth the few extra seconds to peel the skin off of the garlic. It saves me quite bit of time since I used to mince garlic by hand, and time is money so it's well worth the price.
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Prior to mincing garlic, I have always taken the side of my chef's knife and flattened the clove (s) so there was an even surface to run the Zyliss herb cutter over and the results should be fine. The use of some sea salt helps to keep traction on the garlic within a working area which allows proper mincing of it without slipping and sliding. A vegetable brush will help clear the blades if a sharp tap doesn't get it done. :-)
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There is a varnish on most of the pestle, with the exception of the very end (big, grinding end), which is very rough, similar to the inside of the mortar. It allows the pestle to grind efficiently inside the mortar.
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Mine is speckled and the pestle is a bit different in coloring than the bowl. Granite is a funny thing though. Albeit, it doesn't look bad at all. I am pleased.
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Just got a new one. It seems just a bit but I have a wicked sense of smell. I am sure it'll be mostly gone in a month. Doesn't make my hand smell after hours of use. I hope that helps.
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I couldn't smell it because it arrived TOTALLY solid - crytallized. (All other DMSO products I've tried were either fragranced to cover the smell or smelled - lightly - of garlic, and all of them also bring the taste of garlic into your mouth.) Hope this helps a bit. Picky Paula
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Actually, no. Everything is hinged together, so when you're done pressing (squeezing) the garlic cloves, you just open it all up for cleaning under running water. It's very easy and efficient.
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@Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger... » Read More @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. « Show Less
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Yes, the garlic can be hot and messy. If you put the head in the squeezer,the garlic comes out the consistency of butter and can be spread easily.
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Some kind of chemical reaction occurs between the stainless and Garlic oil. The exact science I cant explain to you but the bar does work! :)
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I haven't used it in the kitchen. It smells like fabric softner for your clothes. I don't think it's strong enough for a garlic/onion smell.
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It finely grates garlic in to tiny shreds of garlic. It is fast and easy to use. I bang it on the edge to remove as much of the garlic as possible, then wipe in the opposite direction to when grating to remove the garlic left. I am very careful when doing this however, so not to grate my fingers. This is VERY sharp. Hope this helps!
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this specific mortar and pestle i bought as a gift - i own a similar one though (mine is a bit larger), marble as well; i have never used it for peppercorns, however use it frequently for all kinds of seeds such a cumin, coriander, caraway, fennel and anise seeds; i tend to throw my salt in with the seeds to grind them and have no problems; or some sugar if i need seeds for a "sweet" recipe. The bowl as well as the pestle i have are not rough, but not polished smooth; need to be washed between spicy and sweet seeds. I find it easy!
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We have had it for about an year use it occasionally but they are working fine. You would need to wash it after use or they tend to accumulate the color of the content. We generally grind spices