When a recipe tells you to scrape the bottom of a pan to prevent food from sticking, hard wooden tools are more effective than flexible silicone, and Hampson Wood's Porridge Spoon—which is more of a scraper—is designed specifically for stirring and scraping, so it promotes more even cooking. The flat-edged paddle makes full contact with the bottom of saucepans and even reaches all the way to the edges and sides. The elm wood has a beautiful grain with a classic look, and the large paddle is ideal for everyday use, whether you're stirring a hearty stew in a Dutch oven or scraping fond off a skillet.