This tool is the most treasured item in our kitchen! 1. Simply place the rounded top of the Crack and Peel firmly in the palm of your hand. 2. Lay the garlic clove on its side and place the flat end of the Crack and Peel on top of the clove. 3. Press down firmly until you hear a cracking sound. 4. The garlic skin can now be easily peeled off. Whether it is one or twelve cloves the procedure is the same. Fast and Easy. to crush: Place herbs, nuts, or crackers in a bowl. Reverse the Crack and Peel and using it as a pestle roll it around in the bowl.