A new gadget

Garlic Zoom (brand name: Chef'n) - it's a little plastic device that you load chunks of garlic or herbs into, then you close it up, and roll it on a flat surface to spin a set of little blades inside to mince the garlic or herbs. It works pretty well for mincing a small amount of herbs (about a tablespoon at a time), although next time I do something with a tough stem (like mint), I'm liable to remove the stems and just chop the leaves. It opens and closes easily , and the blades remove pretty easily for washing. Goes through the dishwasher with no problem, although the blades are small and I have to put them in the silverware caddy. About five dollars at my local market.

Is it worth it? Well, real foodies are gonna insist on nothing but a good sharp knife used with a rocking motion, especially if they want more than a tablespoon at once. However, this is fast, easy, and fun to use. I plan to use it.