Should I buy a Microplane? I'm hesitating because $$ (looking at this one), and a small kitchen means I try to keep gadgets strictly to a minimum. Is it worth it, and what are the things you use your Microplane for? [more inside]
posted by taz on Jan 20, 2013 - 46 answers

What should I cook with all these kitchen tools? [more inside]
posted by Buffaload on Nov 22, 2011 - 15 answers

What kitchen tools are necessary for a home cook in a western country looking to try their hand at creating dishes traditionally found in east and southeast Asia? [more inside]
posted by nathaole on Sep 29, 2011 - 16 answers

What is the best way for someone to peel an orange, if they have short fingernails? Assume growing longer nails, or eating the orange cut into slices are not favorable options. [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Apr 27, 2010 - 52 answers

What are some puzzling kitchen gadgets to mystify my mother-in-law with? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Dec 10, 2008 - 38 answers

Food Processors... what can you tell me? [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Dec 7, 2005 - 14 answers

CoffeeFilter: The best automatic maker, straight up -- no double-teaming, grinding or frothing -- please?
posted by thinkpiece on Dec 7, 2004 - 20 answers