Every kitchen needs a good set of kitchen tools. Before, I didn't pay much attention to them, collecting a little here and there. But as I started cooking, I realized that these tools serve an incredibly important function. And the more smartly designed spatulas, ladles, and other everyday essentials are, the easier they are to use.
I was looking for kitchen tools that were truly worth the money when I discovered Earlywood. Since adding their products to my collection, no other brand can match the incredible craftsmanship and practical design they produce. From scrapers to rolling pins, I can't live without these kitchen tools, and neither should you. Shop my favorite and most used items from Earlywood starting at just $19.
Our editors' favorite kitchen tools from Earlywood:
10 inch wood scraper
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I cook with cast iron a lot, and this scraper is perfect for sautéing, searing, and mixing dishes. It's a little denser, thicker, and heavier than the brand's classic spatula (see below), so it works surprisingly well on uneven surfaces that can be tricky to handle. Basically, it makes scraping and lifting ingredients a breeze, and the super flat, angled edge helps pick up stuck-on food bits, from caramelized onions to perfectly charred broccolini. It's comfortable to hold and easy to clean. At just $19, anyone with a cast iron skillet should add this to their cart.
3-piece wooden cooking spatula set
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These are the most valuable tools I use the most from this brand. You can buy the spatulas individually, but I recommend skipping that and buying the 3-piece set from the get-go. This spatula has completely changed my cooking because of its versatile design. It's super easy to sauté, stir, toss, flip, and scrape. I use it every day for stir-frying, searing proteins, stirring sauces, and more. It's flat and long, the perfect shape to accomplish all these tasks with ease. This set comes with three different lengths of spatula, which is super handy. The longest one is perfect for deep pots, and the shortest one gives you more control when flipping ingredients. I also often pick up two to mix and plate salads. I promise you won't regret buying this set.
Wooden Serving Spoon
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This is another tool I use every week. This is a truly great serving spoon. It's flat enough to cut and remove a serving of food, yet rounded enough to scoop out just the amount you need. I recently used it to serve baked ziti and to portion out the perfect amount of berry biscuit cobbler. The smooth handle makes it easy to hold. The tip of the spoon is also the perfect size, big enough to serve just the right amount on every dish. The straight sides also allow you to make cuts into your food. This worked for both baked ziti and cobbler. This is the perfect serving spoon if you ask me.
French rolling pin
Amazon
This French rolling pin is the baking tool that was missing from my collection. The tapered end makes it super easy to manipulate. Some brands don't have the right width or length, but Earlywood does. It's long enough to roll over a large surface, but not so long that it gets in the way of other items on your countertop. The thickness of the pin is just right, making it comfortable to hold for long periods of time. The weight is perfectly balanced; it's not so heavy that it tires you out, but heavy enough to roll out the dough without too much effort. If you plan on baking homemade pies this summer, this rolling pin is perfect.
Wooden soup ladle
Amazon
This soup ladle may seem plain at first, but I absolutely love it because it has so many little design benefits. First, it sits flat, which keeps the ladle from rolling around on your counter and sending soup or sauce residue everywhere. It's also flat, so it's easy to place in a pot or on the handle of the pot you're using. I also love that it fills deep bowls so you get a generous soup ladle without having to keep going back to the pot. Plus, the sturdy handle feels great to hold, even when it's full. I couldn't live without it.
