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How do I care for my wooden bowls and spoons?

December 15, 2023

How do I care for my wooden spoon or wooden bowl? One of the most asked questions.

Why choose a Teak wooden bowl?

December 08, 2023

Choosing a bowl for your kitchen or table is very personal and will also depend on the reason for buying or using it. Some things are better in glass bowls or ceramic bowls or even metal bowls. But there are some very good reasons to consider wooden bowls and especially Teak wooden bowls.

Wooden Spatulas are incredibly versatile

November 21, 2023

We love wooden spatulas, they are one of our go to kitchen utensils. They are incredibly versatile and are useful in all sorts of ways.

Are there health benefits in using wooden utensils?

November 06, 2023

Increasingly people are becoming aware of the health benefits of using wooden kitchenware and wooden utensils. Both for personal health and health of the environment. There are a range of health benefits in using natural, sustainable wooden bowls, wooden spatulas, wooden spoons.

Cooking Chopsticks

September 10, 2023

Cooking Chopsticks are an increasingly popular way of cooking. Some of the ways you can cook with them include stir fries, omelettes, dumplings and pancakes.

Wooden Teaspoons

September 05, 2023

We all use teaspoons, for everything from stirring drinks to eating honey. But they are useful in so many ways.

Why Teak is a great wood for wooden ladles and spoons

August 14, 2023

There are many advantages to using Teak wood ladles and spoons in your kitchen and servingware. Teak wood is a very strong and durable wood, making it a good choice for utensils that will be used frequently. It is also resistant to warping and cracking, which can be a problem with other types of wood.

Wooden Soup Spoons, are they are good choice?

August 04, 2023

It is winter here, lots of cold days and nights. Hot soups are definitely on the menu.

I use a wooden spoon or ladle to serve soups into dishes but how about using a wooden spoon to eat with. Are they something worth using?

There are several advantages to using a wooden soup spoon.

Wooden Lemon Squeezers

July 28, 2023

It is winter here, cold grey days, flu and colds. Fortunately it is also lemon and citrus season, and there are lots of lemons, limes and grapefruit on our trees. Making a hot lemon or lime drink with a little honey in is a delight on these cold days. I use a Teak wood lemon squeezer to extract the juices.

What are the advantages to Wooden Spatulas?

July 12, 2023

One advantage is the durability of Wooden Spatulas which are known for their strength and longevity. Unlike plastic spatulas, which can easily break or melt when exposed to high heat, wooden spatulas are able to withstand the rigors of everyday cooking. The natural strength and resilience of wood make it the ideal material for spatulas that need to endure constant stirring, flipping, and scraping.

Why Wooden Spoons are Making a Comeback

July 04, 2023

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.

Microplastics in plastic cutting boards

June 27, 2023

Microplastics are something we have become much more aware
of in recent years. Both in terms of where they are being generated and where they end up eg the oceans, in our foods and in our bodies.

Science and research are revealing many different places that we are creating microplastics and some are surprising.

One that I should have thought about, but never made the connection to, was plastic cutting boards.