Behold the glory of the Microplane grater/zester. This handy little tool gets used in my cooking all of the time.
Here are some of its appearances on the blog...
As you can see it can be used for grating nutmeg and ginger, zesting citrus, and for shredding hard cheeses. I even use it to grate garlic and onions for when chunks just are not acceptable.
If you'd like to pick one of these up Sur La Table has them for a good price!
What is your favorite kitchen gadget?
I agree - I have this grater and it's one of the best kitchen gadgets I love and continue to give as a gift! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, the microplane is a must-have kitchen gadget. I have a few different kinds, and they all get a lot of use.
ReplyDeleteI have one too and use it often. As far as a favorite item, I would say my food processor or blender, I use them both often. I put them away sometimes but, they should just permanently sit on my counter.
ReplyDeleteI use it much too often as well my friend, definitely a favourite :D
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I own three different micro plane graters. I can attest to the fact that they are a must-have in the kitchen. I love it!
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Sigh. Now that is what I truly need in life.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great gadget! I have one too and use it almost everyday.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of favorite gadgets. I think that the this is one of them along with my griddle and mix-master and of course the tongs. Oh my, I could go on and on!!
I hope you have a nice weekend. Blessings dearest. Catherine xoxo
The microplane is my favorite as well. I mostly use it for zesting and nutmeg and fresh ginger but do use it for fine chocolate shavings occasionally. Love! But if you were going to ask me my favorite appliance-the food processor. Could not live without it.
ReplyDeleteYou totally read my mind! I am in LOVE with my microplane! I couldn't find one ANYWHERE, until I walked into the Bay one day, and saw it sitting in front of me. I thought "who, I don't care how much this thing is, I'm buying it. Turns out it was 50% off, then another 25% off because it was some cool promotion. Talk about the best buy of my LIFE :)
ReplyDeleteI had been on the fence about getting one of these for years. Then one night I was checking out your blog where you suggested everyone immediately buy one. So I did. Right then. And I absolutely LOVE it. So basically, they should pay you a marketing and advertising commission.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite kitchen gadget? Hmm, too many to mention. These are the ones I use at least once a week: food processor (hand me down from my MIL), kitchenaid mixer, electric steamer, rice cooker, microplane of course.