Hard cheese, soft cheese, carrots, potatoes...
using a box grater to accomplish grating these was a task
(I secretly) always tried to get out of!
Why? Because the box grater would slip, the cheese would "smoosh"
from the dullness of the blade's
holes, or the handle would break off...and I'd wind up
being overly cautious not to add any grated
knuckles to my finished dish!
This year I'll have to think of another excuse if I'm going to pass on the grating chores.
The Box Grater from Microplane features
surgical-grade stainless steel blades
(in case your doc wants to make mac 'n cheese in the Operating Room)
and an ergonomic, soft grip handle.
This grater includes their most popular blades--
a medium ribbon blade (perfect for hard cheeses and chocolate);
an extra coarse blade (mac 'n cheese, anyone?);
a full sized slicer (perfect for veggies); and a
removable fine zester blade (for citrus fruits).
The non-slip rubber feet give it just the right stability, and ~
if I had a dishwasher (2011 resolution?),
the Box Grater is completely dishwasher-safe.
These same cute little feet lift the grater up off your work
surface, giving you an idea of how much you've grated.
If you're not familiar with Microplane, their signature blades cut easily
through both hard and soft foods
without tearing or shredding, and since I store mine in one of our kitchen cupboards,
I'm happy it comes
with an acrylic cover that fits easily over the blades.
Is part of the "new you" to not let things grate on your nerves?
Then this Box Grater is for you!
As always, shop locally to see if your favorite shop carries any of these products.
Bev Shaffer is a chef, food writer, cookbook author and culinary instructor. She can be reached through her website, www.bevshaffer.com or at bev.foodwithattitude@gmail.com.
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