Question from Ethel
Hello Debra,
I was hoping for you opinion on some Calphalon wooden spoons I found at Bed and Bath. I was about to purchase them when I read that they were made in China but distributed from OH with an all natural finish. Should I be wary of the fact that it was made in China? Otherwise what brand do you recommend for wooden spoons?
Thanks for you insight!
I was reading in your book about stainless pans. I cook a lot of cream cereal, using an old Farberware pan that does not hold a magnet. I will look into replacing it, but meanwhile I am stirring the cooking cereal for 6 minutes with a stainless steel spoon. I try not to scratch the pan in the process. Where can I find a more gentle spoon? I don’t like the idea of a bamboo spoon from China. Do you know of a source of “clean” wooden spoons and would I need to season it?
Debra’s Answer
I have a lot of wooden spoons I’ve purchased over the years. Some had finishes, others didn’t.
There’s no problem with natural finishes like beeswax, etc. But you can easily tell if the wood is unfinished.
