Best wooden spoons
June 17, 2020 9:54 AM Subscribe
I have a bad habit of leaving my wooden spoons soaking in the sink, and I need to replace a couple that have cracked. Recommend me your favorite wooden spoons for cooking! Prefer to order online. Thanks!
I just buy a handful of them from Ikea, then add them to my kindling pile when they crack or get a bit too smelly from the curry and whatnot.
posted by pipeski at 10:13 AM on June 17, 2020 [2 favorites]
posted by pipeski at 10:13 AM on June 17, 2020 [2 favorites]
I have a couple bamboo ones from some home shopping party at least 10 years ago and they're in good shape.
posted by theora55 at 10:51 AM on June 17, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by theora55 at 10:51 AM on June 17, 2020 [1 favorite]
I received a two spurtles for Christmas (may have been this set?) and they are now my favorite kitchen tool. They are a nice mix between spoon and spatula for me, and mine are made of bamboo, and have been a great alternative to a standard wooden spoon for me!
posted by firei at 10:55 AM on June 17, 2020 [3 favorites]
posted by firei at 10:55 AM on June 17, 2020 [3 favorites]
I got some bamboo ones from Pampered Chef years ago that are still in great shape. (Possibly where theora55 got theirs...?)
posted by candyland at 10:57 AM on June 17, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by candyland at 10:57 AM on June 17, 2020 [1 favorite]
If you occasionally rub (or soak) your wooden spoons in mineral oil they will last a lot longer. You can find mineral oil sold as "cutting board oil" in most hardware stores, or slightly cheaper at woodworking stores.
My friends Tracey and Kathrina make and sell wooden spoons and take extra special care to work with the grain to make them as strong as possible. They're going to cost you more than a place like Ikea, but they're beautiful, handcrafted, and made mostly out of firewood and other discards.
Our motto is: "Obey the Grain." We carefully assess each piece of wood, often allowing the grain itself to determine the design. This not only underscores the intrinsic beauty within, but ensures strength and durability as well.
posted by bondcliff at 10:59 AM on June 17, 2020 [1 favorite]
My friends Tracey and Kathrina make and sell wooden spoons and take extra special care to work with the grain to make them as strong as possible. They're going to cost you more than a place like Ikea, but they're beautiful, handcrafted, and made mostly out of firewood and other discards.
Our motto is: "Obey the Grain." We carefully assess each piece of wood, often allowing the grain itself to determine the design. This not only underscores the intrinsic beauty within, but ensures strength and durability as well.
posted by bondcliff at 10:59 AM on June 17, 2020 [1 favorite]
Maybe not the most pragmatic solution, but a friend in the Netherlands is a great cook and spoon carver, and she does ship.
posted by jon1270 at 11:11 AM on June 17, 2020
posted by jon1270 at 11:11 AM on June 17, 2020
These specific bamboo spoons have lasted me through many many trips through the dishwasher and days of soaking in the sink. I give them as wedding presents.
posted by little king trashmouth at 11:56 AM on June 17, 2020
posted by little king trashmouth at 11:56 AM on June 17, 2020
I have the same Crate and Barrel bamboo spoons as little king trashmouth and can vouch for them as well. I particularly love the flat ended ones for deglazing.
posted by MadamM at 12:02 PM on June 17, 2020
posted by MadamM at 12:02 PM on June 17, 2020
The best commercial cooking ones are usually either bamboo, beech wood, or olive wood generally. This is a decent looking beech set from OXO that is not super expensive. Yes, rubbing with food grade mineral oil periodically will help wooden spoons keep better. A saute paddle like this OXO beech wood one is also nice to have.
posted by gudrun at 12:16 PM on June 17, 2020
posted by gudrun at 12:16 PM on June 17, 2020
I think these acacia ones from JB Prince are a good balance between quality and price. I also have one that I got in Thailand that's made of mango wood, and it's held up well.
I agree with other commenters that oiling is pretty key, although I still don't do it as often as I should.
posted by slenderloris at 12:30 PM on June 17, 2020
I agree with other commenters that oiling is pretty key, although I still don't do it as often as I should.
posted by slenderloris at 12:30 PM on June 17, 2020
They are saying "currently unavailable" on Amazon at the moment, but I've been using a couple of these olive wood spoons for at least two years and they are holding up great.
posted by Dip Flash at 1:00 PM on June 17, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by Dip Flash at 1:00 PM on June 17, 2020 [1 favorite]
Cheap bamboo ones are my favorite. And I have wooden spoons at various price points. I always reach for my bamboo ones first. I think I got them at Home Goods, but have seen similar at Walmart.
posted by Neekee at 6:27 PM on June 17, 2020
posted by Neekee at 6:27 PM on June 17, 2020
Another vote for bamboo. Mine are almost 10 years old, not treated tenderly, and no cracks. I never put wood in the dishwasher, though.
posted by amaire at 4:30 AM on June 18, 2020
posted by amaire at 4:30 AM on June 18, 2020
There is a wooden spoon maker in my hometown, who makes the most amazing spoons. Certainly on the higher end, but I would be remiss not to suggest.
posted by chiefthe at 7:57 AM on June 19, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by chiefthe at 7:57 AM on June 19, 2020 [1 favorite]
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More recent spoons from unknown sources have stained and split in no time.
posted by zadcat at 10:12 AM on June 17, 2020 [2 favorites]