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Best List: Apple wrappers and other showstoppers
The Microplane Classic Zester Grater ($12.95) looks more like a bastard file than a kitchen utensil. But don't let its woodshop aura fool you: If your recipe calls for a little lemon zest or grated Parmesan, this inexpensive tool will get the job done right — pronto.
It's quicker and more precise than a standard box grater, especially for small jobs, and it's far easier to clean. Run it over a hunk of hard cheese and you'll be rewarded with thin shreds that seem lighter than air. Rub the Microplane over a nubbin of ginger and you'll reduce that root to a juicy pulp.
So, what makes this Microplane a "Classic"? The company peddles a "Premium" model that, for a measly two bucks extra, puts a prettier face on the grater. It's essentially the same design, only with brightly colored soft-touch handles and "non-scratch end tabs." I've tried them both, and the Classic's old-school black plastic handle works fine for me. Try either model and you'll wonder how you ever got through your kitchen routine without it. — Lewis Wallace
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4 responses to “Best List: Apple wrappers and other showstoppers”
Where did Leander get that wallpaper for the iPhone 6 Plus? Its one of the coolest I’ve ever seen. My goodness.
My question is this: is the Olive Brown the color in the article which is a nice, warm, rich brown? Or is it the rather taupe-ish color on the apple.com store listing?
they do have a wallet case, by this awesome (and a little pricy) leather company called Vaja. I have their Pelle Nuovo iPad Air case and WOW. The leather is leaps and bounds better than the Apple case and it gets better with age. Here is a link to the wallet version for the 6 Plus. http://www.vajacases.com/iphone-6-plus-leather-cases/wallet-agenda
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