Also, the variety of things that can be grated are out of this world. Ranging from vegetables to cheeses, all things can be ...

and they must be used or stored properly to avoid possible food poisoning. Always wash your grater exceptionally well after shredding meat. If you've ever tried to grate a soft cheese like ...

keeping the grater flat on the chopping board. Hold the food with your strongest hand. Press the food down the grater slowly and carefully. Bring the food back to the top of the grater and repeat.

I don’t miss my flat grater one bit. Cindy is a writer and editor whose career began in cookbook publishing. An expert in bakeware, cookbooks, and kitchen organization for Food & Wine ...