Did you know that there are three ways to use garlic in cooking:

1. For a mild garlic taste, use it whole.  Smack it with the flat side of a knife to open it up and put it in the oil.  Some fish the clove out before serving the dish.
2. For a medium garlic taste such as in sauteing, slice it razor thin.  You do not need to use a razor, buy you get the idea.
3. For maximum garlic flavor, finely chop it so that it disperses throughout the food.

Two final points:  Avoid garlic presses.  Avoid dried garlic powder…save that for your pizza.