An Ode to the Spoon
This article in Bon Appetite on chefs and their spoons immediately captivated us. "There's a connection between chefs and their spoons that most people who don't work in kitchens don't realize. Chef's use spoons for practically every job, including basting, plating, saucing, tasting, flipping and turning meat, or simply stirring a pot". Cory Lee of Benu in San Fransisco.
"We use different styles and shapes of spoons depending on the task we are trying to acheive," says Thomas Keller of the French Laundry in London, "For shaping quenelles, we look for spoons with a deep and tapered head. For saucing, we will use spoons that have a square or straight edge for maximum control."
So the next time your in the kitchen, consider the lowly spoon. Do you have one you gravitate to? Consider, and keep an eye on it, because someone may be hunting for YOUR special spoon.
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