Jonathan’s Spoons Spootle was the clear winner. Food & Wine / David Hattan The wooden spoon bears a heavy responsibility in most people’s kitchens. As the tool required for cooking or baking nearly ...

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Wooden spoons are generally safe to use in cooking because wood has some natural antimicrobial properties—but with caveats. Always let wooden utensils dry completely before storing them, which ...

While not as aggressive as boiling, soaking wooden utensils for long periods is not a good idea either. When submerged, wood ...

Hand washing is the best way to clean wooden spoons, period. To hand-wash wooden spoons, start with a quick rinse under warm running water to remove any larger food particles. Apply a small amount of ...

There are few things I absolutely have to have in a kitchen. I don’t need fancy pots (though Le Creuset makes some beautiful ones), or impressive tools I will rarely use (though I began asking for a ...