Cooking Utensils

noun a type of ceramic ware made from clay that is fired at a low temperature, typically unglazed

adjective relating to or made of earthenware

• The museum displayed a collection of ancient earthenware pottery.
• I found a beautiful earthenware vase at the flea market.
• Check out this cool earthenware mug I got from the thrift store.
• Her words were like delicate earthenware, easily shattered by criticism.

noun a hard, glossy substance that covers the surface of teeth and some other parts of the body

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• The enamel on the antique vase was beautifully preserved.
• I accidentally chipped the enamel on my coffee mug.
• That car's paint job is so shiny, it looks like enamel.
• She had a tough exterior, like enamel, but was soft on the inside.

verb past tense of the verb 'fork', meaning to divide into two or more branches or paths

adjective having two or more prongs or branches

• The path forked, leading to two different directions.
• I didn't know which way to go because the road forked ahead.
• I took the forked road and ended up getting lost.
• The conversation forked into a heated debate about politics.

noun a large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce

• The chef used a stainless steel ladle to serve the soup.
• Can you pass me the ladle so I can stir the sauce?
• I scooped out the stew with a massive ladle.
• She ladled out compliments to everyone she met.

noun A musical instrument of the lute family, having a typically pear-shaped body and a straight fretted neck, and played with a plectrum.

• The musician played a beautiful melody on the mandolin during the classical concert.
• I love strumming my mandolin on lazy afternoons in the park.
• Let's jam out on our mandolins at the music festival this weekend!
• Her words danced off her tongue like a skilled musician playing the mandolin.

noun a tool used for removing the skin or rind from fruits and vegetables

• The chef used a sharp peeler to carefully remove the skin from the potatoes.
• Can you pass me the potato peeler so I can start prepping dinner?
• I love my new veggie peeler - it makes kitchen tasks so much easier!
• She was like a peeler, slowly revealing the truth behind the mystery.

noun a porous, absorbent, and often soft material used for cleaning or absorbing liquid

verb to clean or wipe with a sponge

• The scientist used a sponge to absorb the excess liquid in the experiment.
• Can you pass me the sponge so I can clean up this spill?
• I love using a sponge to scrub dishes, it makes cleaning so much easier.
• Her mind was like a sponge, absorbing every piece of information she came across.

noun a kitchen tool used for stirring or serving food, typically a long, slender wooden stick with a flat end

• The chef used a spurtle to stir the porridge in the traditional Scottish way.
• I couldn't find a spoon so I used a spurtle to mix the ingredients.
• Hey, can you pass me that spurtle over there? I need to mix this batter.
• The spurtle of knowledge stirred within her, awakening new ideas and insights.

noun a set of long, thin objects that are used for a particular purpose (e.g. drumsticks)

verb to push a sharp object into or through something

• The chef used wooden sticks to skewer the vegetables for the kebabs.
• Can you pass me those sticks so I can roast my marshmallows?
• I can't believe he sticks around even though she treats him badly.
• She sticks to her principles no matter what others say.

adjective describing something that is able to be safely washed in a dishwasher

• The manufacturer confirmed that the product is dishwasher-safe.
• You can just throw it in the dishwasher, it's dishwasher-safe.
• Don't worry, this thing is totally dishwasher-safe.
• Her ability to handle stress is like being dishwasher-safe, nothing can break her down.