a well-used spoon can hold on to notes of flavor, imparting a certain something to a basic tomato sauce or roux in a way ...

In this era of silicone this and plastic that, wooden spoons may seem old-school, but these basic tools remain essentials in our test kitchen and are still revered by chefs and home cooks alike.

Who doesn’t love cooking with a wooden spoon? They’re stylish, and natural and add a cozy vibe to your kitchen. However, this kitchen blogger recommends taking caution with your wooden spoons.

“Ellen came down the stairs one morning and said, ‘I think we should make wooden spoons,’” Jeff recalled. “I said, ‘That sounds perfect!’” Ellen, who has a culinary ...