These pictured gorgeous spoons come from the middle of the jungle in the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in the Southeastern state of Chiapas. They are handcrafted, made one by one, by the Hernandez family. Last December, we visited the area and stayed at the Eco-friendly hotel of Las Guacamayas. And there was Sandra Hernandez with her stand of wooden spoons and bowls. I got a couple the first day and then went back the next to get some for my mom and sisters, and …the day before we left, I ran back to get some more for my friends.
Mexican wooden spoons come in all shapes and sizes for all cooking needs. Sandra’s family makes theirs from Jobillo and Rokssul wood. Most of them are incredibly practical from big heavy spoons with large handles and deep bowls for making beans and soups, to flat and straight spatulas. There are also some with an inclined edge that aligns with the way the arm moves as it stirs a pan for such things as scrambled eggs.
Wooden Spoons
These pictured gorgeous spoons come from the middle of the jungle in the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in the Southeastern state of Chiapas. They are handcrafted, made one by one, by the Hernandez family. Last December, we visited the area and stayed at the Eco-friendly hotel of Las Guacamayas. And there was Sandra Hernandez with her stand of wooden spoons and bowls. I got a couple the first day and then went back the next to get some for my mom and sisters, and …the day before we left, I ran back to get some more for my friends.
Mexican wooden spoons come in all shapes and sizes for all cooking needs. Sandra’s family makes theirs from Jobillo and Rokssul wood. Most of them are incredibly practical from big heavy spoons with large handles and deep bowls for making beans and soups, to flat and straight spatulas. There are also some with an inclined edge that aligns with the way the arm moves as it stirs a pan for such things as scrambled eggs.
Comments
27comments inWooden Spoons
Lydia Valdez-lewis
Apr 22
How can i purchase these spoons?
Pati Jinich
Apr 23
Oh I found them when I was visiting Chiapas, Lydia. A local family made and sold them. But I would try looking online for similar spoons.
Janice
May 06
Hola! Do you have a kitchen line? I love your style and kitchen accessories you use. Also, I love your clothing.
I’ll be your first customer if you ever decide to partner up and sell items. Gracias!
Pati
May 07
Oh thank you Janice…I don’t have one yet…
Pam S.
Feb 21
I would love to have a few. Do they sell them here in the states?
Pati
Feb 22
Oh I’m not sure, Pam. Maybe check online.
Susan Aizenkait
Feb 21
How could I get them, they are so beautifully made.
Pati
Feb 22
They were handmade by a local family when I visited Chiapas…so go visit 😉
Jane Richardone
Feb 21
Those are gorgeous. I want them all!
Pati
Feb 22
Me too 🙂
Stacy Bernard
Feb 21
Those are beautiful! Wish I could order some from them!!!
Pati
Feb 22
I say go visit them in person 😉
Judy M.
Feb 21
I love these. Each one is like a fingerprint—completely unique.
Pati
Feb 22
Oh that is a great description, Judy!
gus
May 31
que onda pati?
as you may know, but to benefit you readers, these hardwood jobillo spoons can also be found in chetumal, the capital city of the state of quintana roo. there is a little store located downtown inside the maya museum which sells, not only hardwood spoons, but also many other hand made wooden art made by local artisans.
Pati
Jun 02
Hi Gus, Great information!! Thank you for sharing…
DianaQ
Aug 12
Hay alguna tienda en internet que recomiendes para comprar cucharas de madera?
Jolleen The Graffitied Gardenia
Jan 08
Hi!
I just found your show I love the paddle looking spoon you use it’s wide at the top and flat on the bottom. Where did you get that one? Do I just search for “paddle spoons”? Thank you! Can’t wait to make the bricklayer beef tacos with bacon, brilliant.
I also added a tortilla press and warmer to my Amazon Wishlist, thank you for the inspiration.
Jolleen
Pati Jinich
Jan 08
Hi Jolleen, I got my wooden spoons while visiting Mexico in the state of Chiapas. They were handmade by a local family! You can read more about them here: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/2012/03/wooden_spoons/. Also, I would search “flat headed wooden spoon” to find a spoon similar to the one you mention. All the best to you!
Stephanie Hynes
Dec 29
I have been watching your show on PBS and just love the family admosphere you bring accross. I am interrested in what type of pots and pans you use. The other day you made your sons favorite chocolate birthday cake, and you started inn a pot. What I noticed is that the pot seemed like it was non-stick. Can you tell me the name of it and if it is available on line? Thank you so much 🙂
Pati Jinich
Jan 02
Hi Stephanie, Thank you so much for watching the show — I really appreciate your positive feedback!! The pots are made by Bialetti.
Ben
Mar 07
Those are some beautiful spoons. I seen them everywhere down here but I don’t have as many as I should. This weekend I’ll changed that!
David
Mar 07
Very nice piece I love my wooden spoons. Are the spoons you got in Mexico available online?
Pati Jinich
Mar 08
Hola David, Not that I know of…I guess you will have to take a trip to Chiapas 😉
fabiola
Mar 07
Those spoons are absolutley the most beautiful! I love them so much, I need to go to Chiapas right now! I really wish I could, but one day when I visit, I will have these on my list to buy for me and all of family and friends. They are gorgeous.
Alejandra (@frijolita)
Mar 07
I feel similarly about my spoons! In particular, the one my mother sent me off to college with that she had used for decades.
Pati Jinich
Mar 08
Hola Alejandra, I love seeing you here and thanks for jumping on my blog! I feel the same way about my comal that my mother got me 20 years ago, and I am sure your spoons will last for many delicious dishes to come 🙂