Chef'n Zipstrip Herb Stripping Tool and Measuring Cup, Easily Strips, Collects and Measures Herbs, Green, 60 ml

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This easy-to-use tool is designed to strip herb leaves without bruising or tearing - it even works with thyme’s branching stems and delicate tips.

Handle Material: Boyd recommends shears with a non-slip handle, which he says “is important for comfort and performance during tasks.” Yes! Soft herbs with edible stems include parsley, cilantro, and dill. With mint and basil, you can eat the thin and soft stems closest to the leaves, but not the stalks. Stems can be chopped up along with the leaves and enjoyed in salads or pasta, for example. The edible stems can also be blended along with the leaves for pesto or other herb-based condiments and sauces.

The Cuisinart Kale and Herb Stripper is a light green, plastic tool adorably shaped like a leaf. The playful design reminds the user what to use it for and makes a great gift for cooks and gardeners alike. The indents between the leaf points are natural places to hold the herb stripper and give a solid grip no matter which type of herb or green you're de-stemming. It is made from 430 stainless steel that has been FDA and FLGB approved – basically, it means that it is safe to use on foods. While you can use most kitchen shears with your right or left hand, left-handed people may find particular models more comfortable. There are also kitchen shears made specifically for left-handed people. If you ask them, they tell you that anybody who prepares at home and enjoys putting herbs into dishes or beverages will have this little but beneficial tool. Indeed, removing those leaves from plant stems may take ages or dull us, then why not spend a little money to enhance our culinary experience?

Also ideal for fresh herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme, terragon, cilantro, parsley and much more When determining the best herb stripper for you, it’s important to know which herbs you use the most in your kitchen. Different herb strippers work better for woody stems than for soft-stemmed herbs. A quality herb stripper also needs to be sturdy enough not to bend when pulling tough stems through the holes. It is also made from high-quality stainless steel that is both stylish and durable. This product is very easy to clean and store. There are plenty of herb stripping tools on the market that are shaped like leaves, but this is one of the first we've seen that actually looks like one. This stainless steel Happyline herb stripper comes in a realistic-looking leaf shape with beautiful green coloring and simulated leaf "veins." It boasts a total of nine holes ranging from 2 to 15 millimeters, allowing you to de-stem herbs and greens of all sizes.Kitchen shears are a versatile tool that every home cook should have. Though they look a lot like a regular pair of scissors, kitchen shears can be used for tasks like stripping herbs, slicing pizza, and cutting poultry. Measuring herbs is much easier with the stems removed, too. "Removing the stems from herbs lets you use the leaves more efficiently, and you know how much you need for a recipe," says Gravalese. If you are using a larger amount of these herbs you have probably tried to wrap your hands around the leafy part, held on to the stem side and pulled. It likely didn't go well. This will result in a mess and your herbs will still have pleanty of stems.