Here's a quick tip from Chow for a Monday morning. Heat a head of garlic in a microwave for about 20 seconds and the cloves will slide right out of their skins - no mess and no sticky problem. This video demonstrates.
And while we're on the subject of microwaving garlic, check out the Kitchn's tip for roasting garlic in a microwave. Here are the complete instructions.
Finally, here's a blog from last year, Are garlic presses evil?, which will help you mince that nicely peeled garlic.