Saying "Why do I need a Microplane? I already have a grater!" is like saying "Why do I need a Subaru? I already have a Dodge Neon!" You might save money in the short term with a less expensive ...

Okay, we realize that this isn't quite as crucial to the basics of a kitchen as either a sharp knife or a cast iron pan, but in our minds, it still ranks as a kitchen essential. Why? Because not only ...

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 ...

Richard Grace had never cooked a day in his life, yet his influence on the culinary world is massive thanks to this device. “My father gets bored very quickly and he’s always thinking of different ...

I bought a microplane grater a few weeks ago. I would see people use them on cooking shows and they felt fancy. Maybe it’s because we didn’t have one growing up, but a microplane feels like a luxury.

For my first Christmas home after being away at college, my dad gave me a microplane. “This tool is invaluable,” he said gravely. I laughed and thanked him and thought maybe he was being a little ...