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How to Mince Garlic and Ginger

A Microplane is much easier to use than a knife.

been missing out on the benefits of these Microplanes and it’s time for me to cross over to the light. I have had a love/hate relationship with my box grater as I find it works excellent for cheese but it’s shocking for ginger,...

Just ordere the rotary microplane - I’m tired of passing the hunk of Parm. Cheese around a table for microplaning with hands that may not be as clean as I’d like. Anybody used it yet? Any Pro’s or con’s?

i’ve been using the microplane to grate ginger, but to be honest i’m finding it pretty arduous. it takes a LONG time to grate a tablespoon’s worth! is it just me? is there maybe a better way, or am i just a...

Make your own vegan-friendly food that will attract omnivores too!

A Microplane gadget that makes grinding fresh spices a snap.

It just occurred to me that when using the microplane I get a lot more “bang for the buck.” So a quarter cup of microplaned cheese is proabably significantly less than when using another method. Any thoughts about...

Gourmet’s 20 cooking tools that changed the way people cook.

I love my microplane! But I read an article (I think here on Chow.com) about them, and it mentioned that most people use it wrong: it should be used “upside-down” so the inner curve catches the gratings. I was using it...

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Buy Whole Spices Whenever You Can

They last longer.