12" Long Hand Made Cherry Wood Chef's Tasting Testing Sipping Spoon

12 Long Hand Made Cherry Wood Chef's Tasting Testing Sipping Spoon  French Tasting Spoon, sometimes called a sipping spoon.What makes this tool unique is its double-ended design and the channel carved into the handle:Two-Sided Utility: One end is used for stirring a pot, while the smaller end is for tasting. This traditional design allows a chef to sample sauces or soups without double-dipping the stirring end back into the pot.The Groove's Function: The channel acts as a runway for hot liquid. When you dip the stirring end and tilt the spoon, the liquid flows down the groove toward the tasting end. This movement cools the liquid down so you can taste it immediately without burning your mouth. These spoons are based on centuries-old French culinary traditions  Condition: Very Good Preowned See all pics!  Disclaimer: Product color and quality as seen on a monitor or phone may vary slightly compared to actual items due to photography, lighting conditions and individual screen color calibration