If you already own a grater, a Microplane might seem like an unnecessary upgrade, but here's why it's well worth trying. Saying "Why do I need a Microplane? I already have a grater!" is like saying ...

There are a few brands out there that seem to have completely dominated the market with a specific kitchen product. When you dream of a Dutch oven, it’s Le Creuset. When people talk cast iron skillets ...

Once a woodworking tool, the Microplane is a culinary tool that makes everything easier, from shaving chocolate to grating ginger. Here are some tips and tricks for using your Microplane. The ...

Ever since I moved into my apartment seven years ago and unwrapped a brand-new plastic-handled Microplane, I’ve been chasing the high of pulling the long, rectangular blade across a block of Parmesan ...

“Before the Microplane came along, there were some dark times in American kitchens. Finely grating citrus zest often involved a box grater and bloody knuckles. And then, before you knew it, we were ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. “It has way more surface area to grate on than a Microplane, and it’s easier to use,” she says. A ...

It’s the gold standard of rasp-style graters. There are a few brands out there that seem to have completely dominated the market with a specific kitchen product. When you dream of a Dutch oven, it’s ...