On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:18:24 PM UTC-6, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> 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

That is a useful spoon - but only if the person using it is right-handed.
I have one designed for lefties, but without the hole.

My most-used spoons are composite spoons - they are shaped like wooden
spoons (round handle, small bowl), but don't stain and can go in
the dishwasher without issue. They come in bright, primary colors which
match my kitchen.