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Spurtle. Am I missing something?

house_cat — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:31:10 GMT

If you listen to the presentation, you'd think the wooden spoon is a new invention.

What am I missing?

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Mz iMac — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:36:37 GMT

I was sitting here thinking the same thing! I think we are missing the "color" handles? Is that what people are paying for?

I still love these gadget shows. I am a gadgetgal.

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DoneTryin — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:38:45 GMT

You haven't missed anything. They're just trying to sell a product.

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chessylady — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:39:12 GMT

I agree with you, I m trying to be more mindful before I purchase something I don't need. Even if I ave the financial means to buy something, it is a possession I have store somewhere.

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house_cat — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:41:36 GMT

I love to watch the show whenever I can, but some of the items puzzle me.

Another one that leaves me scratching my head is this colander with the trap door. Is turning it upside down really that much trouble?

Here it is :-)

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Q4u — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:43:37 GMT

The Spurtle is based on an old Scottish kitchen tool that is pretty effective for cooking oats like oatmeal and leaves it smooth, creamy and without lumps. It's the shape of the tool rather than "just a spoon".

Here's a little read on it:

http://www.porridgelady.com/2014/01/20/the-spurtle-customs-myths-legends-and-lump-free-porridge/

I love oatmeal and have eaten it all my life. I prefer regular oats and cooking it rather than instant. If you eat oatmeal daily, or even several times a week, you may be surprised at how effective these tools are.....

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hopi — Thu, 26 May 2016 01:01:18 GMT

Not a fan of wooden tools because of bacteria, chipping, cracking, slivers,etc.

Bought some knives from this vendor when they were a tsv and the quality was inferior.

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sparklestar — Thu, 26 May 2016 04:17:38 GMT

It's not a spoon. They really are a handy tool. I myself was not sure about how the product would react to sauces and greasy products but they wash clean -- just as clean as any other material. Sometimes you have to look outside the box and actually use something to see how they handle.

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KentuckyWoman — Thu, 26 May 2016 13:48:54 GMT

I have all kinds of wooden spoons. As goofy as this sounds, I love my Spurtles. I use them every single day. They are the bomb when you need to get mayonnaise, peanut butter etc., out of jars. Better than a spoon or spatula.

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novamc1 — Thu, 26 May 2016 14:27:30 GMT

Having watched a few Spurtle presentations, I can't see any advantage that I don't already have, using a variety of different-shaped silicone spatulas, spreaders, spoons and scoops.

I love my silicone tools (although I avoid those that require pulling the silicone part off of a separate handle in order to wash it thoroughly.........it MUST be a one-piece utensil, to suit me).

If Spurtle can't be cleaned in the dishwasher and still survive years of use, it just isn't necessary or desirable in my kitchen.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:13:50 GMT

I agree with Novamc. But, hey, if people like it that's fine by me.

I also love silicone utensils and have many - some might say too many, but I don't think so!

I do like wood but only have a few select pieces that I've had forever and they are beautiful quality olive wood from either Spain, Italy, or France. Sure, there's the care but I don't mind since these really are great pieces.

But I have seen these spurtle things and they seem to not be that great quality. They will probably serve their purpose but just won't last nearly as long as something made of olive wood and that is heavier. They are really light and thin. But as long as people take proper care of them they might last a while. With wood you can't just wash it and let it sit to dry, plus you need to apply an oil or a cream to it after washing.

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Mominohio — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:52:45 GMT

I don't personally see the use for me in my kitchen either. They look to be nothing more than a wooden spatula. I find no difficulty folding things into a batter without a spurtle, or cleaning out a jar without one. A rubber or silicone spatula does the same job.

Maybe it is one of those things that you don't know what your missing until you have and use it, but I've not been tempted to try it.

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 26 May 2016 16:16:48 GMT

FFunny, I have thought the same about the spurtles...

But one thing I wad not sure of, but now can't live WITHOUT, is that set of two giant silicone "forks" I use those everyday! As a spatula, for turning, for breaking up meat, for blending, starting,you name it..They are heat proof, stay cool, won't mar or scratch..just LOVE them!

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KatieB — Thu, 26 May 2016 17:49:23 GMT

I've had my set since they were first introduced on QVC. I love it.. It's like a spatula and a wooden spoon all in one product... I would recommend them to anyone. And it is not a wooden spoon..

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DCAnnie2004 — Thu, 26 May 2016 18:19:26 GMT

This is hilarious as I am on vacation in Scotland right now. I bought three spurtles yesterday as gifts for 3 pounds each. I saw them in a fancy Edinburgh department store for 4 pounds each.

They are for "porridge" (oatmeal) but beware the price you pay! Mine came with cute tartan bows.

They are Scottish by origin.

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novamc1 — Thu, 26 May 2016 18:22:48 GMT

@Mothertrucker

Your post about the silicone forks sent me scrambling to find out what you were referring to; never seen them before. They really do look useful. I see a purchase in my future. Thanks for the heads-up on a nice product!

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karol59 — Thu, 26 May 2016 19:45:21 GMT

I WAS ONE OF THE SUCKERS WHO ORDERED THIS, JUST TAKES UP SPACE

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DiAnne — Thu, 26 May 2016 20:27:05 GMT

@Mothertrucker

I have those forks and love them. I did not get them on the Q but a friend of mine had them so I hunted them down!

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ECBG — Thu, 26 May 2016 21:28:42 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
I love to watch the show whenever I can, but some of the items puzzle me.
Another one that leaves me scratching my head is this colander with the trap door. Is turning it upside down really that much trouble?

Here it is :-)

@house_catIt would give you an easer time of hitting the bowl instead of the sink.

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ECBG — Thu, 26 May 2016 21:31:57 GMT

You're not missing anything unless you like to crush spices. I don't.