by Pamela E.

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Houseold Tip of the Day-6/2

June 02, 2007 12:32 PM EDT

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Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins slip right off.

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Comments: 14

Debra H. Jun 2, 2007, 12:51pm EDT

Good idea!

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arlene (no shame in my game) w. Jun 2, 2007, 2:36pm EDT

Thanks!

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Kjersti W. Jun 2, 2007, 2:46pm EDT

Nice tip.

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Christine G. Jun 2, 2007, 2:57pm EDT

Great idea.

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J F. Jun 4, 2007, 7:33pm EDT

I didn't know that. Thanks.

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Melissa S. Jun 6, 2007, 4:05pm EDT

wow--great tip! Thx!

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Cyndi _. Jun 11, 2007, 6:41pm EDT

Great idea! Thanks for the tip!

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Karolyn Q. Jun 12, 2007, 9:15am EDT

Good tip. Thanks!

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Kevin H. Jun 16, 2007, 1:28am EDT

it works great, but as a chef,it decimates some of the flavor in my opinion

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Crystal Scordias Jun 21, 2007, 2:59pm EDT

That's an extremely useful tip, thanks.

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Cynthia L. Jul 4, 2007, 8:25am EDT

thanks, I usually just hit them with a knife the flat side

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Bud T. Jul 7, 2007, 6:38pm EDT

zapping a lemon or a lime for 3 or 4 seconds will help liberate the juice as well.
There must be a zagillion uses for the microwave besides warming coffee

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Susan A. Jul 19, 2007, 9:50am EDT

I justr smaack em with the side of the knife and the skins peel but cleaner to try microwave I guess. Does it make the house mselllike garlic?

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Jurex N. Jul 27, 2007, 4:52pm EDT

Thanks for the tip Pamela

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