The saying that a little bit can go a long way is not only just true for life in general, but also for cooking. Adding just a touch of acidity to a meal or drink can really heighten and elevate the ...

The OXO Good Grips tool offers a bonus — a channel knife on the back of the blade that creates long spirals to add a twist to your martini, Negroni, or other cocktails If you’re in the market for a ...

You’ll reach for our top picks over and over. "A zester is used to remove the zest, or the most colorful part of a citrus peel, that contains all of the flavorful oils," says Susan Loomis, a chef, ...

For fast, easy zesting, nothing beats a microplane (see "Kitchen Essentials: Our 10 Favorite Tools," on sfgate.com/food). But if you want garnish-quality zest, this ...

Chances are, you already have a zester somewhere in your kitchen. It’s the small hand tool with the perforated, angled head that has drifted to the back bottom of a drawer. If that’s the case, then ...

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When a recipe calls for zest, it’s referring to the outermost layer of a citrus fruit -- that colored part of the skin that gives oranges, lemons and limes their vibrant hues. It’s the zest that ...

Are you looking for a simple way to add a burst of lemon flavor to your edible creations? Search no more; the solution lies ...

We’re constantly on the lookout for kitchen tools and gadgets that make it easier to infuse meals with flavor, and there’s nowhere better to turn for creative recommendations than professionals who’ve ...