Julie Powell's Top Kitchen Tools

Microplane

If you don't have a Microplane, Julie says you are missing out on a great way to easily add a little zest to your recipes. "Before I had my microplane, I would look at a recipe that said lemon zest and say, 'Nope, not doing it,' because you would use a grater box and scrape up your knuckles, so now I love a Microplane."