I got one of these bad boys to grind out the juice:
But then my sister was saying the act of chewing helps your body synthesize the nutrients better; so I'd take a handful of wheatgrass, chew for a while like a cow, and spit out the leftover solids.
I grew them in trays that I drilled holes in the bottom so I could thoroughly wash and drain it. I've also successfully grown it with and without soil. Some people recommend soil or a grow medium just because it's closer to nature.
RE: Organic Gardening: Why Doesn’t Everyone Grow Sprouts? – Part II