We’re offering twelve lucky readers the chance to win a NEW Fine Julienne Blade from the grater / blade specialist Microplane®.

Microplane® is the first company to apply photo-etching technology to graters, an innovative process especially designed to create ultra-sharp cutting edges. Made in the USA, the tiny teeth act like extremely sharp knives to cut ingredients precisely, without tearing. Perfect, uniform strips are guaranteed when preparing fine juliennes of cabbage, onion and carrot for fresh coleslaw; beetroot, cucumber and courgette for salads; or apples and pears for sauces and puddings.

A brilliant time-saver (no need to drag out the food processor), the Fine Julienne Blade is ideal for quickly and easily preparing vegetables for colourful stir fries and adding gourmet garnishes such as deep-fried courgette ‘chips’ for soups and tiny shards of chocolate to decorate puddings. The latest introduction is also perfect for creating the classic French Carrot Salad - a delicate balance of sweet raw carrot, tangy lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard and herbs.

A Non-Slip Foot protects the worktop and provides stability when grating at a 45° angle. With no pressure, ingredients slide quickly and easily from the blades without tearing or shredding to produce perfect results every time.

The NEW Fine Julienne Blade joins the existing Gourmet Series blades, which deliver various grating results, including Fine, Ribbon, Coarse, Extra Coarse, Star and Ultra Coarse blades, Large Shaver, the Slicer and Julienne Slicer.

The Microplane® Fine Julienne Blade, RRP £24.95, is available from Harts of Stur.