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Wooden spoons have been used in kitchens for centuries. In fact, it's believed that wooden spoons served a functional purpose as far back as the Paleolithic Era, and many home cooks treasure them ...

Wooden spoons are safe to use in cooking because wood has natural antimicrobial properties. Always let wooden utensils dry completely before storing them, which normally takes at least 24 hours.

The wooden cooking spoon is a traditional and timeless kitchen staple — affordable, sturdy, low-maintenance and easy to replace when it’s time is done. If you’ve opted to pass on plastic kitchen ...

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Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. My wooden spatula has been through the wringer. It’s what I reach for when I need to scrape and deglaze a pan, it ...

It may look satisfying online, but it can harm your utensils.

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Wooden spoons and cooking utensils are loved for being gentle on cookware, aesthetically appealing, and heat resistant, but their vulnerability to wear and tear is well-known. Cleaning these wooden ...

First, place your spoons in the pot, and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil on the stove, and continue to boil for five to 10 minutes. After turning off the stove, remove your utensils ...