It's a bit out of season, but I can't help loving these stainless steel straw spoons anyway. Exactly what they sound like, these are straws that have small spoon projections on one end that make it easy to scoop up ice cream or fruit from a cold milkshake, float or smoothie, but still give you the ability to sip the liquidy parts. Usually, you'll only see cheap plastic versions of these at 1950s-themed eateries (and the occasional convenience store), but because of the material used to make these, they are built to last for repeated uses. They're great to have on hand in the summer when you're more likely to indulge in an ice cream-based drink on a regular basis.
They're $10 for a package of four and would make a great gift with a set of sundae glasses, especially if the recipient is someone who really likes root beer floats.
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12-28-2006 @ 2:10PM
clarity said...
I've found some nice versions on ebay, vintage silver, usually called something like silver tea straws - for stirring and sipping I suppose. Some are plain, though I found one set fairly inexpensively where the body of the spoon was a beautiful leaf. These stainless steel are a nice price! They are fun to have around.
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12-29-2006 @ 1:38AM
Chef JoAnna said...
eww, i'd be anxious about keeping them clean. Stock up on pipe cleaners at Michaels or JoAnn Fabrics!
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