I named this implement the classic stirrer. It was the first utensil I ever made ... 10 years ago ... and I've never changed it. It's very much the versatile all-rounder of my range ... so it's sort of become MY classic.
The classic stirrer evolved one night in late 1999 cooking spaghetti sauce while ... after a couple glasses of red ... I was frustrated with the useless supermarket-bought wooden cooking spoon I was using. I vowed to make myself an implement that would be a pleasure to use ... and look at. The next morning I produced the prototype of the classic stirrer ... and I've never had to change it. In fact, I still have and use that prototype from 1999 ... and I've made several thousand since then for people all around the world.
This utensil is curvy and sensual ... appealing to both senses of touch and sight. It feels wonderful to hold and is sensational to use. Its shape is made up of compound curves which arouse interest visually.
When I originally designed the classic stirrer, I wanted something that would work in all of the primary pots and pans that I use. The implement had to be good for stir fry and general pan use as well as being adaptable in a wok occasionally. It also had to serve well in saucepans ... hence the pointy bit at the end, which is really good for cleaning out the bottom corners of the pots. The curved back edge slides effortlessly around the inside wall of the pot to scrape the contents down whilst cooking. This gadget sort of had to be the swiss army knife of my utensil collection.
Above all, I also wanted a tool that is sleek and not cumbersome to wield. I wanted the blade to be very thin so it would slide easily through the food ... and be easy to taste off. The utensil had to be light, yet strong, last well and look good for a long time.
The classic stirrer is by far my most popular utensil.
The classic stirrer can be purchased in my Etsy store by going here.
0 comments:
Post a Comment