When I travel, I don’t just visit the touristy spots — I dive into local markets and kitchen stores. You can learn so much about a culture by exploring what and how it eats. During a trip to Amsterdam last summer, I encountered an adorable store where there were all sorts of kitchen and home goods with a few items I’d never seen before. One of those items was a hanging spoon with an ingenious s-curve handle so it could easily sit on the edge of a condiment jar. It was a clever solution to messy handles when a spoon drops too deep into a whole jar. 

It quickly became my go-to chili crisp spoon at home, but I needed more. Naturally, I turned to Amazon to find something that matched my travel find. Luckily, there were several versions of hanging spoons in all different shapes and sizes. I found this more extended version from KitchenCraft, which resembles the spoon I found in Amsterdam. 

KitchenCraft Stainless Steel Jam Spoon for Jars

We’re always using some sort of condiment, be it chopped Calabrian chilies, honey, or seasonal jams, so we always have one of these spoons in play. Since the spoon hangs on the side of the jar, the handle remains mess-free. A spoon often falls into a relatively full jar, getting the handle — and your fingers messy when you use it. This spoon solves that problem. 

The smaller versions are perfect for coffee or tea and come in sets of four, but I prefer the longer ones, like this one from KitchenCraft. I like this one because it’s stainless steel and dishwasher-safe, and at just $11, you can easily buy multiples. It’s one of my favorite kitchen finds and a game-changer for anyone tired of sticky fingers. 

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