‘These slotted spatulas are ideal for flipping eggs, pancakes or vegetables in a pan. Since they are carved from wood, they won’t scratch your pans,’ Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors tell us with obvious pride. They carve the pair by hand from manchiche wood, a Guatemalan hardwood that is burnished red by nature, with the grain forming myriad patterns.

Hand wash with soap and water. Never use a dishwasher or expose the wood to heat sources or water, as they could cause it to warp. To renew the shine, polish the wood with vegetable oil and a soft cloth.

• Manchiche wood
• 1.30 oz
• 10.5 inches H x 2.5 inches W x 0.6 inches D