Going through our kitchen gadget drawer, we can across what looks like nothing so much as a wand. It has a label on it that says it's from Scotland. What is this thing?
posted by sandettie light vessel automatic on Apr 16, 2013 - 7 answers

If I were a chopstick connoisseur, which chopsticks would I have?
posted by djgh on Jul 3, 2012 - 10 answers

Kitchen Organization 101: Is there any obvious and efficient way to organize the drawer in my kitchen that holds all my big/weirdly shaped utensils (ie. mixing spoons, measuring cups, spatulas, pastry cutter, salad server, tongs, etc) that DOESN'T involve having them in a holder on the countertop? We don't have the counterspace to spare. [more inside]
posted by gwenlister on Jun 19, 2012 - 26 answers

We'd like to buy my mom some really good kitchen knives for her birthday. However, we don't really feel like paying $55 for a 4.5 inch knife. [more inside]
posted by joyeuxamelie on Feb 14, 2011 - 40 answers

Why are Chinese spoons shaped like that? [more inside]
posted by danceswithlight on Jun 13, 2010 - 18 answers

Where can I find really cool RED kitchen equipment? [more inside]
posted by ClanvidHorse on Jun 13, 2008 - 20 answers

DC and surrounding area thrift store filter: I am willing to drive into rural MD or VA to find second hand/ thrift/ junk stores that have not been picked over- I am looking to buy mismatched dinnerware pieces and silver. Any recommendations? Hidden treasure troves? [more inside]
posted by mistsandrain on Aug 2, 2007 - 9 answers