> wrote:
> I want to buy a garlic press for a good friend who has never owned a
> decent one, but I don't know which one to buy. I've been thinking of
> getting him either a Zyliss or a Pampered Chef press, but wanted to ask
> the experts on this group which of these (if not another) is best.

I've had the Zyliss one for a couple of years and am very happy with it. It
gets the job done very well and is sturdy. Years ago I had two that
eventually failed due to fatigue. After those I got another one that I used
for quite a long time that was very sturdy. I know it must have been a
while, as it said "W. Germany" on it. I've still got it, but the Zyliss is
slightly bigger and slightly easier to use.