sf wrote:
> On 7 Aug 2005 12:04:19 -0700, cheyjohn wrote:
>
> > Wow, I can't believe the responses. You guys are wonderful! I will
> > take your suggestions and see what I can find. Thank you so very very
> > much!
> >
> I don't even know what wood mine are, they are the cheapest you can
> buy at Cost Plus, the grocery store etc and they last (literally) for
> decades. I have one myrtlewood spatula and that's as fancy as I've
> gotten.

The typical cheapo wooden spoons found at the stupidmarket are birch,
properly cared for they'll last a lifetime. If you're into esthetics
there are probably a hundred different woods that are used for spoons,
from Abachi to Zebrano.

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Sheldon