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The hundred dollar spork

The other day, I gave a hard time to another POTT creation, the Al Dente Spaghetti Tester, so in all fairness I thought I'd take a look at another utensil they have. The Stainless Al Gusto Tasting Spork is exactly what it sounds like: a spoon and a fork combined into one elegant design.

I'll ignore the obvious drawback of a nearly $100 utensil, and instead focus on the good. The spork is a fork and a spoon with an elongated handle. Use it as a spoon and dip it into stews, gravies, soups or sauces, for essential … Read more

Fish out noodles one at a time

Huh, what? A spaghetti tester? For what? Determining if my cooked spaghetti is al dente? Hmm. I didn't know I needed such a thing, but now that I think about it... yeah, an Al Dente Spaghetti Tester would make a great addition in my kitchen. I'd be able to test spaghetti. I'd be crazy not to get one. Wait. What am I saying? Nobody needs this--especially because the price is almost $50.

Ridiculousness aside, the Al Dente Spaghetti Tester from POTT actually does look nice. The sleek, hook-like shape with a slotted end appeals to my aesthetic … Read more