Kitchen & Dining

Utensils

Wood, stainless steel and silicone cooking utensils without nylon or plastic working heads.

The spoon or turner resting in your pan matters more than the handle.  We favor durable non-plastic heads, food-appropriate wood finishes and silicone with stated temperature limits.  The right utensil should also suit your cookware, helping you stir and serve without damaging its surface.

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Lamson Mini Avocado and Potato Masher — Walnut Handle Lamson Mini Avocado and Potato Masher — Walnut Handle STAINLESS STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The compact steel head fits small bowls for mashing avocado, potatoes or cooked fruit, without a plastic mashing plate.  The selected version pairs that 301 stainless steel with mineral-oiled walnut and brass rivets.  Made in Massachusetts; hand-wash and dry after use. Materials: 301 stainless steel and brass rivets · walnut handle · mineral oil finish $36.99★ 4.7 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon
Lamson Walnut-Handle Stainless Steel Bench Scraper Lamson Walnut-Handle Stainless Steel Bench Scraper STAINLESS STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A broad stainless-steel blade portions dough and gathers chopped ingredients without a plastic scraper edge.  The mineral-oiled walnut handle gives a substantial grip for bakery prep.  Made in Massachusetts; the steel edge can scratch delicate counters, so use it on a suitable work surface and wash it by hand. Materials: 301 stainless steel and brass rivets · walnut handle · mineral oil finish $26.99★ 4.7 · 500+ ratings View on Amazon
Lancaster Black Cherry Cooking Spoon — 12 Inch Lancaster Black Cherry Cooking Spoon — 12 Inch USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A rounded cherry-wood bowl handles everyday stirring and serving without a plastic spoon head.  Lancaster makes it in Pennsylvania from one piece of local hardwood, finished with food-grade mineral oil rather than stain or varnish.  The 12-inch handle is useful for sauces and vegetables.  Hand-wash, dry promptly and re-oil occasionally; it should not go in the dishwasher. Materials: black cherry hardwood · food-grade mineral oil finish $29.00★ 4.7 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Modern Artisans Angled Maple Cooking Spoons — Set of 3 Modern Artisans Angled Maple Cooking Spoons — Set of 3 USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Solid maple replaces plastic in three useful shapes: a mixing spoon, a slotted spoon and a drainage spoon.  Their angled bowls reach into the sides of pots, while the food-grade linseed-oil finish keeps the wood conditioned.  Handmade in Indiana from locally sourced maple.  This is the right-handed set; hand-wash and occasionally re-oil, rather than using a dishwasher. Materials: solid hard maple · food-grade linseed oil finish $44.99★ 4.7 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Sori Yanagi Perforated Stainless Steel Tongs Sori Yanagi Perforated Stainless Steel Tongs STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: These one-piece steel tongs lift and serve food without plastic tips.  Perforations let excess liquid drain away, while the seamless design is easy to wash without working around a hinge.  Made in Japan from 18/8 stainless steel and dishwasher-safe; their compact 22 cm length suits kitchen prep and serving rather than reaching over a large grill. Materials: 18/8 stainless steel $18.10★ 4.7 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Dexter-Russell Walnut-Handled Slotted Fish Turner Dexter-Russell Walnut-Handled Slotted Fish Turner STAINLESS STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A broad, slotted steel blade supports delicate fish while letting excess oil drain back into the pan.  Food rests on stainless steel, and the walnut grip offers an alternative to a plastic handle.  This USA-made turner has brass handle rivets; the manufacturer does not identify the wood finish. Materials: stainless steel blade · walnut handle · brass handle rivets $42.49★ 4.6 · 300+ ratings View on Amazon
Lancaster Black Cherry Angled Turner — 12 Inch Lancaster Black Cherry Angled Turner — 12 Inch USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The angled wooden edge reaches across a pan for stirring vegetables and turning food, with solid cherry in place of a nylon head.  Made in Pennsylvania, this one-piece turner has a food-grade mineral-oil finish and no glued-on handle.  Choose the orientation that fits your hand; this listing is the right-handed version.  Wash by hand and dry promptly to protect the wood. Materials: black cherry hardwood · food-grade mineral oil finish $29.00★ 4.6 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Rada R123 Stainless Steel Cook's Spoon Rada R123 Stainless Steel Cook's Spoon STAINLESS STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A flat front edge lets this spoon stir a pot, scrape along its bottom and serve the finished dish.  The bowl and handle are stainless steel, so there is no plastic spoon head resting in hot food.  Rada makes it in the USA from 300-series steel.  It is best paired with stainless steel or cast iron cookware; metal can scratch delicate coatings. Materials: 300-series stainless steel $17.60★ 4.6 · 300+ ratings View on Amazon
AUX Leye Double-Ended Stainless Steel Miso Muddler AUX Leye Double-Ended Stainless Steel Miso Muddler STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Two stainless-steel heads measure and stir small portions of miso, making this a useful alternative to a plastic measuring spoon.  The smaller head holds about one tablespoon and the larger about two.  A sealed nylon core supports the handle internally; it is not an all-metal utensil.  Rinse promptly so food does not dry between the wires. Materials: 18-8 stainless steel · sealed internal nylon core $23.80★ 4.5 · 500+ ratings View on Amazon
Dexter-Russell Walnut-Handled Pancake Turner Dexter-Russell Walnut-Handled Pancake Turner STAINLESS STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The solid steel blade supports pancakes and eggs without the holes of a fish turner.  Its angled neck keeps your hand clear of the griddle, while food rests on stainless steel rather than plastic.  Made in the USA with a walnut handle and brass rivets; the wood finish is not specified. Materials: stainless steel blade · walnut handle · brass handle rivets $34.99★ 4.5 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Earlywood Big Tera Maple Scraper — 13 Inch Earlywood Big Tera Maple Scraper — 13 Inch USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A broad, angled maple edge helps loosen browned food while deglazing cast iron, without a plastic scraper head.  This longer Tera gives your hand more distance from the pan.  Earlywood makes it in Montana from unstained hardwood and conditions it with mineral oil and lemon peel oil.  Wash by hand, dry promptly and re-oil as needed; do not leave it soaking. Materials: hard maple · mineral oil finish · organic lemon peel oil $24.00★ 4.5 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

BPA & BPS Phthalate plasticizers PVC Melamine