Does anyone know the name of the person (a Canadian) who invented the Microplane ? Thanks ! (1 reply, last updated by Alan408 May 5, 2006)

I’m a novice :) but I do know how great a Microplane is. I’m not asking for people to convince me that I need one-I’ve already decided, but I do have questions about which of their lines (and sizes) are good and... (8 replies, last updated by Allstonian August 4, 2006)

Having priced microplanes at various kitchen supply stores...I have a question. Wouldn’t it be much cheaper to purchase one at a local hardware store? Or are they made from a different material that would react with the... (15 replies, last updated by pitu January 27, 2006)

I’ve read on here that some people think that their microplane is one of the best gadgets they have in the kitchen and that some people own several. I’ve only ever used a box grater mostly just for cheese and carrots but grating... (9 replies, last updated by al b. darned August 1, 2009)

can someone tell me, do I really need a microplane and why is it better than my zester? Thanks. (14 replies, last updated by HillJ March 12, 2007)

i’m thinking of getting one to grate coconut. is it good for that? i bought an indian style coconut grater at an indian grocery but it sucks. (1 reply, last updated by MikeG March 15, 2005)

Watchout, all you amateur gourmets! I was busy grating ginger last night when I slipped and microplaned a substantial amount of knuckle. Ye-owch! I had no idea these things had such a bite. Next time I’ll get the one with... (15 replies, last updated by desert rat December 20, 2004)

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,... (9 replies, last updated by walker August 31, 2009)

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? (5 replies, last updated by KingsKetz April 12, 2007)

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... (20 replies, last updated by coll January 12, 2006)

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... (1 reply, last updated by Miss Needle December 10, 2008)

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... (22 replies, last updated by millygirl January 2, 2008)

Microplane. Nothing else even comes close. (21 replies, last updated by madwrk November 20, 2008)

I have many recipes that call for volumes of grated parmesan in portions of a cup (ie. 1/2 cup). There is a big difference in the weight of 1/2 cup parmesan if I grate it with a normal large hole grater versus a microplane versus... (10 replies, last updated by lollya March 26, 2007)

Is it possible to get finely grated orange zest w/o a zester/microplane? (6 replies, last updated by gordon wing April 1, 2008)