The Cook’s Kitchen

I adore kitchen gadgets, and this can be proven by my large drawer full of them.  I am talking about those hand-held tools that are meant to make life easier when making a meal.  When I first noticed chefs using the Microplane 40020 Stainless Steel Zester Grater on TV, I kind of pushed it to the side.  I already had a couple of graters in my drawer and they worked fine.  I didn’t go out of my way to find recipes that required freshly grated Parmesan and such simply because it was a hassle to hand grate enough for the recipe and then the clean-up was also difficult. 

When we were out shopping one day, we came across a Microplane 40020 Stainless Steel Zester Grater, and I decided it was time I put one to the test to see what all the fuss was about.  Once I had it home, I started by grating Parmesan cheese.  I was immediately impressed!  Within moments, I had about a half cup of freshly grated Parmesan.  I really could not believe how fast I was able to grate the cheese.  Next, was the clean-up.  All you have to do is tap it over the sink to release what remains and it all drops right out, then you can wash as you normally would. 

This fantastic tool has quickly become a favorite of mine; I would highly recommend getting one if you haven’t already.  You’ll love it!

photo courtesy of Amazon.com