While the microplane blade is generously sized ... After zesting a piece of fruit, simply slide the black tool down the back of the zester to remove excess zest. Not only will this help you ...

In the world of zesters, that brand is Microplane. The Microplane Classic Zester is so well-known that many people may not even realize that the word 'Microplane' is a trademarked brand name.

An excellent grater can improve the cooking experience by leaps and bounds. A well-designed box grater can speed you through a variety of tasks without forcing you to turn to a food processor, a ...

The gist is simple: Freeze your favorite fruit -- people have done this with peaches, oranges, strawberries and watermelon -- grab a microplane zester, or other fine grater, and shave the frozen ...

Follow the lead of Anthony Bourdain, editors who test kitchen gear for a living, and home cooks, all of whom can’t recommend Microplane’s Classic Zester Grater enough. It’s a versatile ...

According to the Food Network star, the Microplane zester was developed in 1990 to shape and smooth wooden pieces, but “It caught on in the food world a few years later because it's an amazing ...

For fast, easy zesting, nothing beats a microplane (see "Kitchen Essentials: Our 10 Favorite Tools," on sfgate.com/food). But if you want garnish-quality zest, this ...