Wooden cooking spoon (made from wood, typically hardwoods) — durable, heatresistant, and gentle on cookware. Key benefits Durable, heatresistant construction: Hardwood build stands up to regular cooking and temperatures, making the spoon reliable for everyday use. Protects cookware: Smooth wooden surface prevents scratches on nonstick, stainless steel, and castiron surfaces. Lowmaintenance longevity: Occasional oiling keeps the wood looking good and preserves its strength and finish. What it does and why you need it Stir, sauté, and serve without worrying about damaging your pans. The wooden material combines cooking performance with cookware protection. Ideal when you want a tool that tolerates heat but stays gentle on delicate surfaces, reducing the need to scratched cookware. Compatibility and performance Material: Wood (typically hardwoods) for strength and heat resistance. Function: Stirring, mixing, sautéing, serving hot foods. Compatibility: Safe to use on nonstick, stainless steel, enamel, and castiron cookware. Care: Rinse after use and dry promptly; apply foodsafe oil occasionally to maintain appearance and durability. Practical use scenarios Stirring simmering sauces in a stainlesssteel saucepan — keeps the sauce moving without scratching the pan. Sautéing vegetables in a nonstick skillet — lets you toss and turn ingredients gently without damaging the coating. Serving soups or stews from an enamel or castiron pot — heatresistant wood handles hot liquids while protecting the pot's surface. Simple care tips Hand wash and dry immediately to prevent cracking or swelling. Rub with a small amount of foodsafe oil occasionally to restore moisture and extend the spoon's life.