If you’re one of the many home cooks who read about the link between black plastic kitchen tools and toxic chemicals last ...

black plastic kitchen utensils like spatula and large spoon - Iuliia Alekseeva/Getty Images So, why specifically black plastic utensils? Items like spatulas, spoons, to-go lids, and even sushi trays ...

Wooden spoons are generally safe to use in cooking because wood has some natural antimicrobial properties—but with caveats.

We often read or hear that we are what we eat. But nobody really talks about the role of utensils or cookware in which we make food and how they impact our health. According to a study titled Impact ...

Spatulas, spoons, and skimmers—they all have a place in the kitchen. You know what doesn’t? Dangerous toxins, nasty chemicals, and harmful microplastics. If you’re looking to keep risky materials far ...

Look up “utensil” in the dictionary, and you’ll find a definition like this one: “An instrument, an implement, or a container used domestically, especially in a kitchen.” Look up “useless utensil” and ...

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