I have to agree with others on the garlic press as being useless. I also just prefer to wack, peel, and chop. It is also terrible to clean. I was given a coffee bean grinder as a gift. I used it initially a few times, but now I have no idea where I put it. We moved within the past year and I'm not sure if I tossed it or have put it in a "safe" place here. If I want fresh ground coffee, I just grind and bag it at the grocery store. Unfortunately, tho', there are some items that, although used rarely, they can't really qualify as useless because, when you need it, you need it - and are glad you've got it. Stay warm everyone wherever you are, going to be in the single digits here tonight. Ugh!