## Kitchen gifts under $50 ## Microplane zester This $18 kitchen tool is a favorite of chefs and experienced home cooks, but as food writer and culinary school grad Pamela Vachon writes, a surprising number of kitchens are missing one. A reliable zester will encourage you to add citrus or finely grated garlic to your next sauce or salad dressing. Need a gentle wisp of parmesan? The Microplane is your new best friend. ## Ambrosia produce bags When we tested a trio of produce keepers, Ambrosia’s cozy linen bags came out on top in extending the life of leafy greens and bell peppers. As CNET’s…