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Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Jacie — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:14:39 GMT

Do any of you own the Spurtle? Thinking of ordering, but not sure whether to get the bamboo or the acacia wood.

Thoughts?

Or is this just a throw away?

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Desertdi — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:49:16 GMT

"Spurtle" sounds like something that drips on the baby's bib.......................

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

sfnative — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:17:28 GMT

@Jacie

@Desertdi

I have several bamboo spoons, all of which were purchased over 25 years ago and they're still going strong. Love them.

My spurtle is acacia. I didn't purchase it because it was acacia: that's what my local Wms Sonoma store carried. It, too,is going great after years of use.

(My spurtle is 12" long and is used a lot when I'm frying small pieces of meat to be part of a whole, as in ethnic cooking that I do. It's great for getting the little bits up, because the 2" wide end works so much better than a spoon. Great for scrambled eggs and so much more.)

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Another new name Sue — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:31:29 GMT

They look handy.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

NickNack — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:28:26 GMT

When I was looking for wooden spoons recently I read that bamboo can split.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

feline groovy — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 01:53:45 GMT

(from Wikipedia)

The spurtle (or "spirtle") is a Scots kitchen tool, dating from at least the fifteenth century.

It was originally a flat, wooden, spatula-like utensil, used for flipping oatcakes on a hot griddle.

Over time, the original implement changed shape and began being used specifically for stirring oatmeal and soups.

The rod-like shape is designed for constant stirring which prevents the porridge from congealing and so becoming lumpy and unappealing.

It looks like a fat wooden dowel, often with a contoured end to give the user a better grip.

Traditionally, a spurtle is made from Scottish maple trees.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

RespectLife — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:22:29 GMT

@Nicknack wrote:
When I was looking for wooden spoons recently I read that bamboo can split.

I ordered the spurtles when they first were presented. I absolutely LOVE the design of these things! I use them every day.

However, my first larger spurtle (bamboo) did split after about 8 mos. I reordered another set and this one is fine after almost a year.

BUT, now that I see they come in Acacia Wood....I may try those next if this one splits again.

I have a bamboo wooden spoon by Calphlon (sp?) that is also starting to split.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

milkbone — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:34:21 GMT

I just use silicone spatulas :-)

Metal never goes in any pan !

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Mothertrucker — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:39:13 GMT

Those spurtles are starting to grow on me..

But you know what I LOVE, and use everyday, and never thought I Would? Those big silicon coated forks that gal sold last fall..set of two..For myceramic pans and Le Creuset, really for anything.. I use them to break up ground meats, to flip, stir, you name it.. I just love those, and highly recommend them..

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

sfnative — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:42:33 GMT

@feline groovy wrote:
(from Wikipedia)

The spurtle (or "spirtle") is a Scots kitchen tool, dating from at least the fifteenth century.

It was originally a flat, wooden, spatula-like utensil, used for flipping oatcakes on a hot griddle.

Over time, the original implement changed shape and began being used specifically for stirring oatmeal and soups.

The rod-like shape is designed for constant stirring which prevents the porridge from congealing and so becoming lumpy and unappealing.

It looks like a fat wooden dowel, often with a contoured end to give the user a better grip.

Traditionally, a spurtle is made from Scottish maple trees.

@feline groovy

@Mothertrucker

Clearly, I have the Americanized version, as the above does not describe my spurtle.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

feline groovy — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:40:20 GMT

@sfnative wrote:
@feline groovy wrote:
(from Wikipedia)

The spurtle (or "spirtle") is a Scots kitchen tool, dating from at least the fifteenth century.

It was originally a flat, wooden, spatula-like utensil, used for flipping oatcakes on a hot griddle.

Over time, the original implement changed shape and began being used specifically for stirring oatmeal and soups.

The rod-like shape is designed for constant stirring which prevents the porridge from congealing and so becoming lumpy and unappealing.

It looks like a fat wooden dowel, often with a contoured end to give the user a better grip.

Traditionally, a spurtle is made from Scottish maple trees.
@feline groovy
@Mothertrucker

Clearly, I have the Americanized version, as the above does not describe my spurtle.

"Hey baby, show me your spurtle..." ;-)

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

feline groovy — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:44:05 GMT

@sfnative wrote:
@feline groovy wrote:
(from Wikipedia)

The spurtle (or "spirtle") is a Scots kitchen tool, dating from at least the fifteenth century.

It was originally a flat, wooden, spatula-like utensil, used for flipping oatcakes on a hot griddle.

Over time, the original implement changed shape and began being used specifically for stirring oatmeal and soups.

The rod-like shape is designed for constant stirring which prevents the porridge from congealing and so becoming lumpy and unappealing.

It looks like a fat wooden dowel, often with a contoured end to give the user a better grip.

Traditionally, a spurtle is made from Scottish maple trees.
@feline groovy
@Mothertrucker

Clearly, I have the Americanized version, as the above does not describe my spurtle.

images from Google:

https://www.google.com/search?q=images+spurtle+american&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=760&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiCuMy1ttfKAhUJ6yYKHcYSBMEQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=spurtle+american

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Blk&GoldFan — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:47:31 GMT

@Jacie I have bamboo spoons I've been using for years and they are just as good as Day 1. I recently ordered the spurtles in the acacia wood and like them a lot. I also use the spoon rest that came with that set, but don't use it all that much. Don't think you can miss with either type of "wood", but I do like the acacia.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Campion — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:42:54 GMT

I find the very tough nature of bamboo to last longer than wood implements. I'd personally buy bamboo, even though it's not "traditional" to spurtles.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Nightowlz — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:07:15 GMT

I don't have one. If I bought one I would buy the Bamboo since it's not wood. Wood is porous & will get bacteria in it. I just ordered the set of 2 large silicone over steel forks.

Just received these yesterdays. Have not tried them out yet. So far the only thing I see I don't like is the steel is not in the tips of the fork. I can see the tips eventually wearing off where you have steel coming through the ends.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Cat Leydecker — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 20:00:28 GMT

My bamboo split and I hand wash. Acacia is a solid piece of wood and much better

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Nightowlz — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:05:16 GMT

@Cat Leydecker wrote:
My bamboo split and I hand wash. Acacia is a solid piece of wood and much better

That's true. How about Q selling one made with maple?

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Mothertrucker — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:28:41 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
I don't have one. If I bought one I would buy the Bamboo since it's not wood. Wood is porous & will get bacteria in it. I just ordered the set of 2 large silicone over steel forks.

Just received these yesterdays. Have not tried them out yet. So far the only thing I see I don't like is the steel is not in the tips of the fork. I can see the tips eventually wearing off where you have steel coming through the ends.

@Nightowlz I absolutely love mine and use them daily..No problems with the tips, and they serve so many purposes..They are awesome for breaking up ground beef, and in my flip pans, the tines fit perfectly in between the raised grill part of my flip pans..

They stir, flip, mix, never scratch in hot and cold and have held up really well..

This was an impulse purchase that I am so glad I made!

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Nightowlz — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:47:27 GMT

@Mothertrucker wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
I don't have one. If I bought one I would buy the Bamboo since it's not wood. Wood is porous & will get bacteria in it. I just ordered the set of 2 large silicone over steel forks.

Just received these yesterdays. Have not tried them out yet. So far the only thing I see I don't like is the steel is not in the tips of the fork. I can see the tips eventually wearing off where you have steel coming through the ends.

@Nightowlz I absolutely love mine and use them daily..No problems with the tips, and they serve so many purposes..They are awesome for breaking up ground beef, and in my flip pans, the tines fit perfectly in between the raised grill part of my flip pans..

They stir, flip, mix, never scratch in hot and cold and have held up really well..

This was an impulse purchase that I am so glad I made!

Thx for your review. I bought them because I prefer to use fork over a spoon. I also thought it would work good on hamburger. I'm sure I will be using it in place of a spatula for some things. I could have used them the day before I received them when I was browning stew meat for beef stew. We are in the kitchen a lot so I'm sure they will come in handy.

Re: Spurtle! Which one? Bamboo or Acacia Wood?

Barbarainnc — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:33:15 GMT

I have an Graham Kerr Spurtle from the 70's, I found it on Ebay, never been used with the original sticker on it. He had a show called The Galloping Gourmet.

I'd get Acacia wood.