Perfect for roasting spices
A gem for roasting whole spices and making Indian-style 'tadka' or tempering- heating spices in clarified butter before pouring them over food. Wonderful.
Great little spoon rest
Does exactly what its supposed and looks just like the rest of their cast iron products.
Can use as an ashtray in a pinch
I love cast iron, and this looks great with my black-and-stainless appliances. It's true it's a bit small for some of the spoons I'd want to rest in it, but I use large spoons.
I was worried about a friend of mine coming for a visit this weekend and not having an ashtray for her (to smoke outside, of course). I certainly didn't want her to have to use my dishes for that purpose. Then this came. It's perfect, and I know it'll clean up just fine when she's done with it.
There's nothing like seasoned cast iron in the kitchen. Those who have never owned much cast iron might think you can wash it in soapy water or in the dishwasher, but that ruins the seasoning. If yours has gotten rusty, scour it good with one of those ... Read More
cute little spoon rest
i got this because my previous spoon rest was a hideous plate that i just decided i couldn't stand looking at any more. it is very cute, and has little spoon slots, making it the perfect shape for a spoon rest.
i have only 2 complaints: surprisingly (my nitpicky complaint that i knew i was getting into) it's a little too small. my stove is fairly large (but not unusually so), and this thing looks pretty silly being so little. i would prefer it to be, say, 4 or 5 inches rather than 3.
**But my bigger complaint is that the bottom for some reason got a little rusty and left rust marks on the stove. i am able to get them up, so no permanent damage to the stove, but the pan is a little worse for the experience. ... Read More
Simply cute and practical!
I needed spoon rests that wouldn't break when my roomies knocked them off the stove. Something that no matter what, I could scour and make look good again. I found this little gem. It's sized for maybe 1 egg, but is perfect for a spoon rest, change catch, or even hanging on the wall as country kitchen decor. It's cute, practical, and compact (essential in the modern clutter-kitchen). I've bought 4 so far.
