On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:00:25 -0600, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

>We are blessed with grandchildren who are setting up new homes and, of
>course, kitchens. I've been thinking about what kitchen Christmas gift
>would be useful and realized that I frequently reach for a 'steak knife'.
>Not many steaks served here and I don't know if these young ones 'do' steak
>very often either. The question - if I ever get to the point - can any one
>recommend a set of steak knives that they've bought recently and can
>recommend?
> Also - my favorite for everything cooking big spoon is marked Utica Cut
>Co USA. When it is busy, I feel deprived and use something else. What is
>your best favorite reach-for cooking spoon? Polly

A large wooden 'spoon' that is flat on one side, slightly curved on
the bottom and has a hole in the middle.
http://tinyurl.com/o4ld77o It's the third from the left. I have two
and they are used every day.. They are quiet, sturdy and break up
lumps when liquids flow through the hole. I have a smaller,
finer-built one that is used solely for making white sauces because of
the way it smoothes out lumps.
Janet US