Wooden spoons have been used in kitchens for centuries. In fact, it's believed that wooden spoons served a functional purpose as far back as the Paleolithic Era, and many home cooks treasure them ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wooden spoons are generally safe to use in cooking because wood has some natural antimicrobial properties—but with caveats. Always ...

Wooden spoons are safe to use in cooking because wood has natural antimicrobial properties. Always let wooden utensils dry completely before storing them, which normally takes at least 24 hours.