Chef'n Zipstrip Herb Stripper

Rosemary belongs in dinner, not in a prolonged negotiation with its stem. The Chef’n Zipstrip Herb Stripper tackles that little prep job with a simple pull: feed the stem through one of its holes, root side first, then draw it through to strip off the leaves. The bowl underneath collects them, so you’re not chasing your seasoning around the cutting board.

That bowl is the useful bit. It has markings for 1, 2 and 3 tablespoons, plus 1/4 cup, letting you strip and measure in the same place. For recipes that call for fresh rosemary, thyme or tarragon, that’s a tidy way to get from woody sprig to ready-to-use herbs. It also goes on the dishwasher’s top rack afterward.

This makes sense for the cook who regularly reaches for fresh herbs, especially someone harvesting from a little herb garden. It’s a small, specific kitchen helper rather than an all-purpose prep tool, and that specificity is the appeal.