(Former Strategist writer Chloe Anello even wrote an impassioned ode to the latter utensil.) Beyond those two pieces, you’ll get a stainless-steel spatula, spoon, slotted spoon, and tongs.

Stapleton still has one black spatula in her kitchen ... Consider replacing your utensils with wood or stainless steel. Wooden spoons are natural and don't heat up as easily or high as plastic ...

This gorgeous stainless steel set comes with a ladle ... It comes with durable spoons, spatulas, salad servers, and tongs—each with a hole on the handle for hanging storage.