re: What’s your thoughts on a garlic press?

I can only assume you lose a lot of the oils when you crush the garlic, which is where your flavor comes from. Also, there is probably something with the Maillard reaction when you introduce oil filled garlic vs. press.

I have 2 that I only discovered this week. Needless to say I don’t use it. Not because of the above, but because I prefer to chop my own vegetables and herbs. Just part of the cooking process I like.