Spoon Collection (#44)

Scoops of caramel ice cream in divided dish, close-up

Collection of wooden and metal spoons, honey dipper and slotted spoons

Jar of home-made curried apple and date chutney with spoon

Bowls of creamy puffball mushroom soup, garnished with fried, diced puffballs and chives, spoon

Preserve-making equipment, including pan, spoons, sieve, grater

Croissant with home-made red plum jam, and a bowl with a spoon nearby, on embroidered tablecloth

Bowl of mint jelly with spoon, and sprig of fresh mint leaves, close-up

Brazilian ensopado de frutos do mar cooked in coconut milk and served with white rice, close-up

Place setting on table

Home-made mixed berry jam in jar and on slice of white bread, served on wooden chopping board, next to cup of tea, checked tablecloth

Pouring pectin from measuring jug into in bowl of red liquid

Jam being passed through funnel into glass jars, close-up

Fruit compote with toasted seeds, on a tray with a glass of herbal tea

Glass of home-made greengage jam with two silver spoons, on lace tablecloth, high angle view

Leaf salad, including frisee and red lettuce, with walnuts in glass bowl, tablespoon containing salad dressing held above it

Glass of home made cherry jam with spoon on wooden table, close-up

Grilled flat fish in butter and herb sauce, on serving plate with spoon and fork, view from above

Bowl of roasted Mediterranean-style vegetables in glass bowl, served with sliced bread

Raspberry brulee served in ramekins, next to purple napkin and silver spoon

Boiled egg, cracker and cup of tea on serving tray

Plastic spoon scooping up punch from bowl, containing oranges, watermelon, raspberries, mint and ice cubes

Sweet chilli sauce and teriyaki sauce with spoon, on a plate

Bowl of black bean and bulghur salad, spoon embedded, and a bowl of salad dressing, on floral pattern tablecloth

Apricot and oat fingers with fromage frais

Chicken pie in dish, spoon embedded

Fench baguette topped with butter and raspberry jam, beside bowl and spoon and cafetiere

Tomato chutney on tray with chips and spoon

Jar of green tomato chutney and spoon

Jar of home-made apricot jam and spoon on checked tablecloth, high angle view

Bowl of spicy fish stew

Bowl of plum crumble with spoon embedded, high angle view

A selection of fresh berries in bowls and punnets, including strawberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant, yellow currant, raspberry, view from above

Green salsa and red salsa

Coloured meringues filled with cream on cooling rack, bowl of cream with spoon in background, pink cloth

Lavender jelly in jar on plate

Blackberry jam over Greek yoghurt with spoon and napkin

Chocolate pot desserts

Cup of home-made rhubarb ice cream, purple napkin and silver spoon

Two bowls of wonton soup containing strips of ham and vegetables, with spoons, close-up

Tom kha gai, spicy chicken and coconut soup, in Thai hot pot serving bowl, spoon nearby

Hay mee, Singaporean shrimp and pork noodle soup in casserole dish, with spoon and napkin on serving tray

Asari no miso-shiru, bowls of clam miso soup, with spoon

Pho ga, bowl of Vietnamese rice noodle soup with chicken, garnished with herbs, red chilli and lime, with spoon nearby

Different coloured ceramic bowls, and spoons

Bowl of tartare sauce, containing mayonnaise, herbs and capers, with spoon resting on top, close-up

Chestnut soup garnished with whole chestnut and swirl of fresh cream

Fried lattice potatoes on slotted spoon, more lattice potatoes on kitchen paper below

Wooden spoon with handle depicting a lute female player
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Wooden spoon with handle depicting a lute female player

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"Spoon: A Journey through Time and Culture" Discover the fascinating history of the spoon, from its humble beginnings to its iconic status in various cultures around the world. Starting with the Sutton Hoo treasure, where a beautifully crafted spoon was unearthed alongside other precious artifacts, we delve into the ancient origins of this everyday utensil. In New Orleans, indulge in the famous beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, where they are essential for savoring every delectable bite. Travel back to 19th-century England with an advertisement for Mappin Brothers' Queens Works on Pond Street/Bakers Hill, showcasing their exquisite silverware collection that includes elegant spoons fit for royalty. Venturing south to Argentina's Ushuaia, discover typical calabash gourd cups used for mate drinking rituals - a cultural tradition known as chimarrao or cimarron - where spoons play an integral role in preparing and sharing this beloved beverage. Immerse yourself in Wagner's epic Ring Cycle opera series that features a mystical golden spoon as one of its enchanting props, captivating audiences worldwide. Journey to Lyon, France where ricotta-eaters gather around tables adorned with delicate porcelain spoons to relish this creamy delicacy that has become synonymous with French gastronomy. Indulge your sweet tooth with Cadbury's cup chocolate as you reminisce about their nostalgic advertisements featuring smiling faces enjoying every last drop using their trusty spoons. Sip on traditional Turkish tea served in charming tulip-shaped glasses accompanied by dainty teaspoons while immersing yourself in Turkey's rich tea-drinking culture. Remember those classic Worcester Sauce adverts that showcased how a simple sprinkle can transform any dish into culinary perfection? Well now imagine it being stirred effortlessly by a trusty spoon.