Let’s talk about the humble spoon rest: as most of you know, this is not the place that your tired utensils go to seek repose, but rather a way to keep both your counter and your food clean; a place to put your utensil, mid-prep, that creates the least mess and cross-contamination possible. While many people just look at a spoon rest as keeping your counters clean, you’ll also want to remember that that utensil probably will go back into whatever you’re cooking, and that food will ultimately go into the mouths of you and your guests and loved ones.
So let’s look at the characteristics that can elevate a spoon rest from pedestrian to a Cool Tool.
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The first is cleanliness: the design must be sleek (no nooks and crannies for dirt to hide) and it must be dishwasher safe so that it can be easily and thoroughly cleaned between uses.
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It must be large enough to accommodate a variety of utensils, including tongs.
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It also should hold each utensil in a slightly elevated position, so it doesn't touch the surface of the spoon rest, to minimize any cross contamination.
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It should sit securely on the counter, so it doesn’t slide around when you place your utensils on it.
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Finally, it should look good on your kitchen countertop.
The Dandy SpoonBest checks all of these boxes: it’s dishwasher safe, it can accommodate not only spoons of almost any size, but also tongs, without needing to close them first. It’s angled to keep the working end of your utensils elevated above the surface of the rest, and the food-safe silicone edges protect the surfaces of your countertop, as well as keeping it in a secure position. Finally, its sleek design makes it an attractive addition to your kitchen and a pleasure to use. In short, this definitely is a Cool Tool!
Facts:
- Dishwasher safe
- Heat resistant up to 400Fº/200Cº
- 6"/15cm long x 4"/10cm wide x 2.5"/6.3cm tall
- Innovative, patented design (US Patent #10765265)
