Silicone and Wood Utensil Set, 12 Piece

Twelve utensils with silicone heads and wooden handles, which is the combination that solves the two problems most utensil sets have. Silicone will not scratch a non-stick pan the way metal does, and it does not scorch or melt at normal cooking temperatures. Wood stays cool in the hand, so the handle of a spoon left resting in a pan is still holdable.

The set covers the working range of a kitchen: solid and slotted spoons, a ladle, a skimmer, spatulas and turners in a couple of widths, a whisk, a pasta server and tongs. That breadth means the drawer of half-melted plastic tools and the one scratched metal spatula can go, and everything in daily use matches.

The silicone is rated to 230 degrees Celsius, comfortably above frying and sauteing temperatures, so there is no risk of softening against a hot pan base. Two finishes are offered, white with gold accents or black with gold. Wash the silicone heads in warm soapy water and dry the wooden handles by hand rather than putting them through a dishwasher, which will dry out and eventually split wood. Do not leave utensils resting on the rim of a hot pan unattended.

• 12 piece set
• Heads: silicone, heat resistant to 230C
• Handles: wood
• Non-scratch - safe on non-stick pans
• Finishes: White & Gold or Black & Gold
• Hand wash; do not put wooden handles in the dishwasher
• Dry handles thoroughly after washing
• Do not leave resting on a hot pan unattended