New Teaspoon Advice Please
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AstonZagato said:
Have you seen the furore around the SpoonersClub charity dinner? Some of the participants were making lewd comments about the female hostesses' flanges. This is the end of the SpoonersClub I fear.
I must make a public statement:I was asked to host the SpoonersClub Annual Dinner, and graciously accepted their invitation, and their money, to come along. I had a pre-prepared script that I use for many of my Hosting duties, to which I had added an acceptable amount of spoon-related topical gags. The audience received this as well as my bank account received the cheque.
My role as host extended to presenting some of the major awards of the evening, but my attendance was strictly limited to 3 hours and 8 minutes to allow me to return home to watch 2 pre-recorded episodes of Chicago Med on my Sky Q box before I had to engage in a Skype conversation with "Forked Off! USA" podcast and receive a wire transfer of the necessary funds from them.
The money I was paid by SpoonersClub was enough for me to say that all allegations of the misbehaviour are false from my perspective, all the attendees were of the best behaviour and the ladies in attendance were all more than happy. Had there been any inappopriate contact between guests and hostesses, I would have specifically requested an extra few quid to maintain my silence until the media circus had moved on to another topic
Wasn’t invited this year as apparently ‘there’s a problem with my membership’.
I’m sure it’s nothing to do with me refusing to give the club president first dibs on the sale of my 1878 Fortisque-Smythe series IV. I wouldn’t mind if he offered the market rate but he was clearly a chancer.
Think I may just stick with the international club (Fédération de cuillères internationales) from now on.
I’m sure it’s nothing to do with me refusing to give the club president first dibs on the sale of my 1878 Fortisque-Smythe series IV. I wouldn’t mind if he offered the market rate but he was clearly a chancer.
Think I may just stick with the international club (Fédération de cuillères internationales) from now on.
Edited by valiant on Wednesday 31st January 15:43
I gather that HMG are now being forced to publish their own analysis of the impact of Brexit on the cutlery industry - and spoons in particular.
Expect the worst. There maybe some respite for the shrewder amongst us who have placed faith in the Teutonic designs. But those eager to make a fast buck that have gone down the path of Eastern European items of doubtful provenance are going to get burnt. Mark my words.
Expect the worst. There maybe some respite for the shrewder amongst us who have placed faith in the Teutonic designs. But those eager to make a fast buck that have gone down the path of Eastern European items of doubtful provenance are going to get burnt. Mark my words.
Well, as normal I was in the VIS (Very Important Spooners) suite on the night. I had been invited by Riebart Victozareicht (Grand Spooner at Champs Cuillère 1978-1986) and we had a superb night.
I think the situation has been unfairly hyped by the fake news media, Sad!
Riebart himself has been particularly unfairly disregarded and I feel I should stand up for him, I was with him all night (toilet breaks included) and he did not touch a flange, shaft or rim without prior consent from the owner.
As always there are those who will target us for our views and how we choose to spend our time, I’m not saying it was the forkers, but it was the forkers.
I think the situation has been unfairly hyped by the fake news media, Sad!
Riebart himself has been particularly unfairly disregarded and I feel I should stand up for him, I was with him all night (toilet breaks included) and he did not touch a flange, shaft or rim without prior consent from the owner.
As always there are those who will target us for our views and how we choose to spend our time, I’m not saying it was the forkers, but it was the forkers.
With Snowmaggedon fast approaching, it's time for that old chestnut, "Which teaspoon in your personal collection would you pack in your survival kit?"
Personally, I'd go Nordic. My Lindgren Scandi 224(b) with its extended and sculpted return flange would make an ideal emergency snow shovel. While i'd also be minded to pack my oversized, Christiansen Northern Lights 42(b) Plus, for use as a makeshift dog sled.
You?
Personally, I'd go Nordic. My Lindgren Scandi 224(b) with its extended and sculpted return flange would make an ideal emergency snow shovel. While i'd also be minded to pack my oversized, Christiansen Northern Lights 42(b) Plus, for use as a makeshift dog sled.
You?
Blib said:
With Snowmaggedon fast approaching, it's time for that old chestnut, "Which teaspoon in your personal collection would you pack in your survival kit?"
Personally, I'd go Nordic. My Lindgren Scandi 224(b) with its extended and sculpted return flange would make an ideal emergency snow shovel. While i'd also be minded to pack my oversized, Christiansen Northern Lights 42(b) Plus, for use as a makeshift dog sled.
You?
When i bought my Defender it had a gun rack fitted in it. I took the gun rack out and fitted a spoon rack with various teaspoons for all occasions, all eventuality's have been covered !Personally, I'd go Nordic. My Lindgren Scandi 224(b) with its extended and sculpted return flange would make an ideal emergency snow shovel. While i'd also be minded to pack my oversized, Christiansen Northern Lights 42(b) Plus, for use as a makeshift dog sled.
You?
Snowmaggedon ? bring it on !
The apocalypse? not a problem !
Blib said:
With Snowmaggedon fast approaching, it's time for that old chestnut, "Which teaspoon in your personal collection would you pack in your survival kit?"
Personally, I'd go Nordic. My Lindgren Scandi 224(b) with its extended and sculpted return flange would make an ideal emergency snow shovel. While i'd also be minded to pack my oversized, Christiansen Northern Lights 42(b) Plus, for use as a makeshift dog sled.
You?
I shall just stay indoors and enjoy a hot beverage thank you.Personally, I'd go Nordic. My Lindgren Scandi 224(b) with its extended and sculpted return flange would make an ideal emergency snow shovel. While i'd also be minded to pack my oversized, Christiansen Northern Lights 42(b) Plus, for use as a makeshift dog sled.
You?
Kickstarter has a great new disruptive tea spoon, perhaps it'll change the way we see spoons altogether, they have literally ripped up the rule book and rethought the common spoon from the bottom up and top down and probably side to side too. After lots of CNC prototypes (which they didn't feel were quite right enough) they are launching soon; it has multiple uses - stirring, sipping, admiring in a picture frame, survival situation and, er, lots of other stuff besides but one 'secret' thing that will blow your minds!!. It really is a revolution. I'm an early pledger so get the presentation box with hand written note saying 'thanks' - how cool is that! The secret new 'ability' is that you can cut things with it - it makes old tea spoons appear 'old' and will make you think - 'why didn't we think of that before'!
Prototype paparazzi snapper shot while under development - this isn't the final product, I'm so excited...
Prototype paparazzi snapper shot while under development - this isn't the final product, I'm so excited...
andy_s said:
Kickstarter has a great new disruptive tea spoon, perhaps it'll change the way we see spoons altogether, they have literally ripped up the rule book and rethought the common spoon from the bottom up and top down and probably side to side too. After lots of CNC prototypes (which they didn't feel were quite right enough) they are launching soon; it has multiple uses - stirring, sipping, admiring in a picture frame, survival situation and, er, lots of other stuff besides but one 'secret' thing that will blow your minds!!. It really is a revolution. I'm an early pledger so get the presentation box with hand written note saying 'thanks' - how cool is that! The secret new 'ability' is that you can cut things with it - it makes old tea spoons appear 'old' and will make you think - 'why didn't we think of that before'!
Prototype paparazzi snapper shot while under development - this isn't the final product, I'm so excited...
Sorry to break it to you, that’s a common garden flatware knife ... used by builders everywhere for stirring paint and varnish Prototype paparazzi snapper shot while under development - this isn't the final product, I'm so excited...
What are the learned spoonests using to pre-heat their spoons pre-stirring? I'm having trouble with a cold spoon reducing the temperature of my tea which leads to a less than satisfactory brew. There is also the concern of thermal shock on the handle, particularly where it meets the stirring bowl. The spoon could of course be pre-warmed in a cup of hot water, but this doesn't solve the thermal shock problem.
Willy Nilly said:
What are the learned spoonests using to pre-heat their spoons pre-stirring? I'm having trouble with a cold spoon reducing the temperature of my tea which leads to a less than satisfactory brew. There is also the concern of thermal shock on the handle, particularly where it meets the stirring bowl. The spoon could of course be pre-warmed in a cup of hot water, but this doesn't solve the thermal shock problem.
There is much debate on this subject in competitive circles.The first attempt to pre-heat spoons was recorded in the 1974 Fremington competition which took place in September. Conditions in the arena were somewhat chilly and competitors struggled with flange temperature modulation. Some competitors took to storing their instruments in a heated cabinet whilst others were concerned that the thrusters might delaminate, others could see that the vortex could be improved.
The answer it transpired was a warming envelope known as a 'warming envelope'. These are supplied mostly by Warming Envelopes of Wyoming (where there is a healthy spooning community and where the 'Dangler' originated).
alorotom said:
andy_s said:
Kickstarter has a great new disruptive tea spoon, perhaps it'll change the way we see spoons altogether, they have literally ripped up the rule book and rethought the common spoon from the bottom up and top down and probably side to side too. After lots of CNC prototypes (which they didn't feel were quite right enough) they are launching soon; it has multiple uses - stirring, sipping, admiring in a picture frame, survival situation and, er, lots of other stuff besides but one 'secret' thing that will blow your minds!!. It really is a revolution. I'm an early pledger so get the presentation box with hand written note saying 'thanks' - how cool is that! The secret new 'ability' is that you can cut things with it - it makes old tea spoons appear 'old' and will make you think - 'why didn't we think of that before'!
Prototype paparazzi snapper shot while under development - this isn't the final product, I'm so excited...
Sorry to break it to you, that’s a common garden flatware knife ... used by builders everywhere for stirring paint and varnish Prototype paparazzi snapper shot while under development - this isn't the final product, I'm so excited...
k.Willy Nilly said:
What are the learned spoonests using to pre-heat their spoons pre-stirring? I'm having trouble with a cold spoon reducing the temperature of my tea which leads to a less than satisfactory brew. There is also the concern of thermal shock on the handle, particularly where it meets the stirring bowl. The spoon could of course be pre-warmed in a cup of hot water, but this doesn't solve the thermal shock problem.
I have been lurking on this thread for a while, but I didn’t feel I had anything to contribute in such learned company. After all, my collection has nothing more impressive that a set of spoons my parents were given as a wedding present in the early ‘60s. However, I think I may have done advice on this.
Prior to stirring, I suggest you prepare a ‘pre-warming cup’. This is a cup containing water close to boiling point. Obviously you don’t put the spoon into the water, as this would risk the thermal shock you are trying to avoid. Instead, balance the spoon carefully on the rim of the cup, above the water. This ‘steam heating’ method is a practice of my own devising, which I had hoped will serve me well if I ever gain the confidence to enter the world of competitive stirring.
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