kalanamak Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Okay, I'm middle aged. I'm tired of faded, stained spoons/spatulas that I've had since the 80's, or the rotating set of cheapies hubby gets at goodwill. I'm ready to pop for new kitchen utensils. I know brands go to pot. Back in the 80's Rosle, Hutzler, Oxo, etc. were good. What is good now? I'm looking for sturdy, sleek, simple ladles, stirrers, tongs, apple corer, small and large spoons, you name it. I'll take bamboo, wood, or melamine, unless there is some new man made creature out there I don't know about. I'm willing to pay good money if I get to keep it for 5+ years. Amazon preferred. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 For serving spoons, gravy ladle, meat serving fork and salad tongs, I have Oneida, and I love them. I think I got them at Target. Meijer has some similar ones, don't remember which brand, but I've bought them for wedding shower gifts, and they look just as nice as my Oneida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I don't know if Henckels makes gadgets and utensils anymore, but every single one of mine from 1996 is in perfect condition. Of the non-Henckels things, I've been slowly replacing with OXO, which are WONDERFUL! The grips are great and ergonomic. Go to their website...there are so many more available there that do things you wouldn't even imagine you needed (and probably don't), but it is sure fun to look! http://www.oxo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraceinMD Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 What is good now? I searched on the Cook's Illustrated reviews for you: Highly Recommended or Winners (after their testing): Tongs: Oxo Good Grips 12 inch locking tongs Apple Corer: Oxo Good Grips Apple Corer Spatula: Rubbermaid 13 1/2 Professional High Heat Scraper OR Tovolo Silicone Spatula (about half the cost of the Rubbermaid one) Ladle: Rosle Ladle with Pouring Rim and Hook Handle (the Oxo Steel Ladle was ok (recommended with reservations), but too short, according to C.I.) Spoons: Exoglass Synthetic Spoon (although they still recommend having wooden spoons) Slotted Spoons: Oxo Good Grips Nylon Slotted Spoon Wooden Spoons: Mario Batali 13 inch wooden spoon OR H.A. Mack French Beechwood wooden spoon Pizza Wheel: Oxo Good Grips 4 inch pizza wheel Garlic Press: Kuhn Rikon Easy-Squeeze Garlic Press You'll have to look to see what's available on Amazon, but I hope this helps. Happy cooking (can you tell I LOVE my subscription to Cook's Illustrated?!)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I searched on the Cook's Illustrated reviews for you:Highly Recommended or Winners (after their testing): ! Thanks!! After getting all my curr for next year, I'm having slight Amazon withdrawal, and cleaning out the drawers tonight I found many of my spoons so ancient they have cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHomeSchoolMarm Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I love Tool for the Trade the Macy's Cellar Brand of kitchen items. NHSM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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