

This is great for dissolving the sugar cube that is dunked in using the utensil. They are either perforated with holes or slotted so when you stir your drink you create a lot of little currents in the liquid. This is a very unique type of spoon created specifically for absinthe drinkers. I'm eating cereal at my desk, and otherwise on the couch, so that theory is out. I laughed because I just read that these are usually used to "transfer food from a storage vessel (like a plate or bowl) to the eater's mouth, usually at a dining table." Spoons designed for eating are almost always named after the food they're meant to be used with. If you know of more, please let us know! I'll break it down by purpose (alphabetical order within) and then a separate section for special features.

Though it's impossible to show each tiny variation, we've covered the main categories and pointed out ones with unique features. Below we cover the most popular and historically significant styles. Spoons come in various sizes, shapes, designs, and are made from differing materials to make sure they perform their job as well as possible. We love spoons so much that we've even turned them into traveling souvenirs, have museums with large collections, and have even used them as status symbols of wealth and power in the past. Minimizing the time cooking takes while maximizing the convenience of cooking and eating relies largely on the different types of spoons and their uses. It's easy to understand why since cooking and eating have been key components to our survival. One of those rare occurrences are the various spoon types for every possible use.

Over time, humans have perfected very few things.
