The Microplane Grater

A 30-second guide to 30 years in food history: important gadgets, tools and equipment.

Rarely has a modest kitchen utensil like this fine-tooth grater become so universally beloved in such a short time. It can create delicate strips of everything from citrus zest and hard cheese to chocolate (us.microplane.com).

Plus:

• Chef Tip: Great, Inexpensive Kitchen Tools
• The Go-To Gadget Guy for Chefs
• Kitchen Tool Inventions for Chefs

Published September 2008