Look for ladles that are made of one piece of stainless steel rather than a handle and dome which are spot welded together. With use, spot welded ladles tend to come apart. Buy several differnet sizes.

In our opinion, the old fashioned box graters work the best since they are sturdy and offer several different grating sizes.

Rub lemon juice on fish before cooking. This will help the fish maintain its color and add to its flavor