Hevea Wood Spoon with Attached Recipe Card

Sustainable Craftsmanship Meets Culinary Tradition

The Story of Hevea Wood

Hevea wood comes from the Pará rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) and is commonly known as rubber wood. While precious metal spoons graced the tables of royalty and the wealthy during the Middle Ages, pewter spoons became accessible to the general population in the 14th century. Wooden spoons have been used for centuries across many cultures due to their availability, low cost, and ease of carving.

Eco-Friendly Excellence

Hevea is considered one of the most environmentally-friendly woods available. New trees are planted every 25-30 years and are only harvested when they've stopped producing latex (used in rubber production). This sustainable cycle makes every Hevea wood spoon an eco-conscious choice for your kitchen.

Features & Benefits

• Sustainable sourcing: From responsibly managed rubber tree farms
• Gentle on cookware: Won't scratch non-stick surfaces or seasoned cast iron
• Heat resistant: Safe for stirring hot soups, sauces, and gravies
• Natural antibacterial properties: Inherent wood characteristics help resist bacteria
• Comfortable grip: Ergonomic handle design reduces hand fatigue
• Attached recipe card: Convenient reference for your favorite dishes

Care Instructions

Hand-wash only to preserve the wood's natural beauty and extend its lifespan. Avoid soaking or dishwasher use.

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Featured Recipe: Grandma's Chicken & Dumplings

The ultimate American comfort food - perfect for your Hevea wood spoon

Serves 6-8 | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Chicken Base:

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs), cut into pieces
• 8 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Herbs de Provence
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

Fluffy Dumplings:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken:

1. Simmer chicken: Place chicken pieces, water, bay leaves, and quartered onion in large pot. Bring to boil, then simmer 45 minutes until tender.
2. Strain and shred: Remove chicken, strain broth, and return 6 cups to pot. Cool chicken, remove skin/bones, and shred meat.
3. Build the base: Add celery and carrots to broth. Using your Hevea wood spoon, stir in shredded chicken, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.

Make the Gravy:
Create roux: In small pan, melt butter. Whisk in flour with wooden spoon until smooth. Cook 2 minutes until golden.

1. Thicken broth: Gradually stir roux into chicken mixture with your wooden spoon until slightly thickened.

Perfect Dumplings:
Mix dry ingredients: In bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

1. Create dough: Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and parsley with wooden spoon until just combined (don't overmix!).
2. Drop and cook: Bring chicken mixture to gentle boil. Using wooden spoon, drop dumpling batter by spoonfuls into simmering liquid. Cover tightly and cook 15 minutes without lifting lid.
3.  Finish: Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Why Your Hevea Spoon Makes It Better:

• Gentle stirring keeps chicken tender and dumplings intact
• Won't scratch your favorite soup pot
• Heat resistant for stirring hot broth safely
• Perfect for dropping dumplings - batter releases easily from smooth wood
• Easy cleanup - just rinse and hand wash

Serving Tip:

Ladle into bowls and serve with salad. Leftovers reheat beautifully - just add a splash of broth if needed.

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Sustainable. Functional. Beautiful.
Each Hevea wood spoon represents centuries of culinary tradition with modern environmental consciousness.

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