To be honest we bought this tool awhile ago for its twist function. We were going through a martini with a twist phase and Steve’s knife skills weren’t yet up to the task. Buying this got the job of martini making done, but we soon realized we hit the jackpot. This is a zester too!!! Being able to grab the strong essence of the lemon or lime right off the skin is awesome. You can put citrus zest into many dishes to brighten up the taste such as into a quiche or into Hummus or other dips.
The handle is made of a soft rubber which makes gripping it easy with wet hands. The blades of the zester and twist holes are sharp but knock on wood I have yet to do myself any damage. The metal is very durable as we have had this for quite some time now and it is still going strong after the crazy jungle that our utensil drawer is. My only worry is that the plastic frame around the blade seems to crack. It has not yet affected its function but it is something to think about.
After having a zester at your disposal you find the need for them more and more. On a recent holiday trip back to Montana, we make a lemony ricotta cheese pizza and discovered how really nice it is to have a zester. Trying to use a box grater to zest a lemon makes for a pretty scary sight.
All and all this is a very handy gadget to have on hand. Whether it is to brighten up your recipes with a citrus tang or that most important twist for a martini garnish. This tool has delivered.
If you want to learn more follow this link. It is the same tool just an updated version.
