Yompai musings

There are things our grandparents knew that we are only just rediscovering. I don't know how many people who come to me at markets, looking for a wooden spoon because their grandparents had one that they used for years and they now want to find one of their own.

Why Wooden Platters?

Like most things there are advantages and disadvantages. Using wooden platters is the same. Depending on what you need one for or where you want to use it, wooden platters may not be for you.

But there are many advantages to using wooden platters

We are often asked if our spatulas and other kitchen tools can be used. The answer is an emphatic yes, using our wooden spatulas and spoons, you can be sure your non stick pans nor your cast iron dishes will not be scratched. Read more

The wood used in our kitchen utensils is Teak. It is made by villagers in rural Thailand as part of the OTOP (One Tambon, One Product) 

Wood utensils do not scratch your cookware. Especially with non-stick pots and pans, wood is much gentler than metal or plastic.