Boiling wooden spoons doesn’t remove hidden grime—it causes natural tannins and oils to leach out while weakening the wood. Long soaks and extreme heat damage wood by swelling and drying it unevenly, ...
It’s dinnertime. You’re trying to throw together a quick pasta meal. The pasta is boiling, so you’ve got a moment to spare. You turn around to check your phone or go in the other room to see what your ...