A rasp-style grater, with its short, razor-sharp notches, can not only make short work of grating cheese, chocolate, citrus zest, nutmeg, ginger, and many other ingredients, it’s also easier to ...

Let the grater dry out a bit and use a dry brush ... honing her skills at places like Balthazar, Bien Cuit, The Chocolate Room, Billy’s Bakery, and Whole Foods.

Of course, the garlic grater may be used to grate other things as well, including lemon zest, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and even chocolate and hard cheese. The advantage over a typical grater is ...