Wooden spoons have been used in kitchens for centuries. In fact, it's believed that wooden spoons served a functional purpose as far back as the Paleolithic Era, and many home cooks treasure them ...

They're our go-to tool for stirring and so much more. Wooden spoons are generally safe to use in cooking because wood has some natural antimicrobial properties—but with caveats. Always let wooden ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. My wooden spatula has been through the wringer. It’s what I reach for when I need to scrape and deglaze a pan, it ...

Wooden spoons are generally safe to use in cooking because wood has some natural antimicrobial properties—but with caveats. Always let wooden utensils dry completely before storing them, which ...