What’s your most-used kitchen utensil? Most people would probably say a chef’s knife, or a wooden spoon, but those in the know? They’ll say spurtle, every time. But we don’t blame you if you’ve never ...

The tool’s been around since the 15th century. A few years ago, I received a care package from the mom of one of my close friends. Inside, there was a wooden stick that looked like a dowel. I ...