Announcement
Welcome to Vermont Spoon on Etsy in 2023! Thank you for all of your support of our small business in the past and it looks like January is off to a great start!
Your many 5 Star reviews were affirmation of our hard work and dedication to our craft.
With so much gratitude,
Ellen and Jeff
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Mary Beth on Jan 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWill be shopping here again and again - so happy with my purchase.
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Mary Beth on Jan 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI bought these spoons as a housewarming gift and honestly want to keep them for myself, since they are for my Son and his Wife I guess I will still give them away. They are beyond beautiful and so well crafted. Quick shipping and thoughtful packaging, I will be shopping this store multiple times. Thank you!
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Michelle on Jan 24, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous spoon - the quality is amazing! I will be back for more :)
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setsy543 on Jan 12, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVery smooth, great attention to deal, excited to see how it holds up
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Amy on Jan 12, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI’m more excited about this hand crafted spoon than I should be haha. It is such high quality and I can’t wait to buy more for myself and as gifts.
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Janis on Jan 12, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWow!!! Smooth as butter. I will be looking for any excuse to stir up some magic in the kitchen. It does not even feel like a storebought wooden spoon. This way exceeded my expectations.
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sarajoanne on Dec 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful spoons. I am a repeat customer! These spoons are masterfully made with impeccable consistency and care. The packaging is lovely with easy to follow care instructions included. I’m excited to give them as Christmas and housewarming gifts, although I wish I could keep these ones for myself! Thank you!
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Nancy Grace on Dec 13, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully hand carved and finished. An elegant addition to any kitchen. Looks exactly a pictured. Excellent customer service. Would recommend the seller to anyone.
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Mary Beth on Jan 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAmazing, beautiful, and solid craftmanship - so happy with these spoons.
About VermontSpoon
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Walnut spoons that have been cut into blanks. They have the bowls drawn on in pencil and are ready for carving.
Wooden spoons and kitchen utensils from our hands to yours. Made one at a time from local hardwoods.
Who we are:
Vermont Spoon is a collaboration between husband and wife Jeff and Ellen Falsgraf. Over the past 40 years, Jeff and Ellen have combined their talents of fine arts, photo-styling, baking, design and wood carving in numerous projects.
Why we make spoons:
As a chef and food stylist, Ellen saw a need for functional as well as beautiful cooking tools. So, together Jeff, an artist and museum designer, and I decided to make wooden spoons together in 2015.
Why you'll want to cook with our spoons:
The look and feel of our wooden spoons make for a joyful experience when using them. They are designed with an artist’s eye and a chef’s touch and are made with the best possible craftsmanship. We think wooden spoons should be part of your most treasured kitchen and cooking memories. The quality of our spoons can assure for use with generations to come. We are sure you will love your spoon just as much as we love to make them!
The finish and care of our spoons:
The spoons are sealed with food-safe flaxseed oil for a beautiful finish. They are easy to care for and a non-stick solution to today’s overuse of plastic. Just hand wash with mild soap and water and dry with a soft cloth.
The wood:
We have access to some amazing trees here in Vermont. We use locally sourced cherry, walnut, maple, and birch hardwoods. We use these in all of our designs. It’s hard to pick a favorite!
Cherry: Richly grained honey-colored wood. Cherry usually deepens over time, creating a richer hue. Some darker sap lines may be visible.
Walnut: Chocolate-colored wood. Some grain can be visible.
Ambrosia Maple: Grain patterns in wood caused by abnormal growing conditions, also called figured maple allows for contrasting shades of light and dark.
Birch: Light to reddish-brown colored wood. With a curly or wavy uniform grain.
Shop members
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Jeff
Spoon Maker, Owner, Designer
Likes hiking and the mountains. He loves to read history and loves to work with wood. Jeff has been designing art museum shows and hanging artwork for many years.
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Ellen
Spoon Maker, Photographer, Marketer
I love living in the Green Mountains of Vermont. The lifestyle here suits me. There is so much unspoiled beauty. I have worked in many kitchens as a cook, baker, recipe tester. I have also worked as a food stylist for magazines, video and live tv.
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Nellie the Rescue Pup
Customer Service, Prop Stealer
Nellie is our shy rescue from the south. She is a sweetheart and we've had glimpses of her believing this is her forever home. Nellie likes to sleep on her bed under the worktable when we are carving. She is a great addition to the family.
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In memory of Emma
Awesome Studio Dog, Unconditional Love
2/14/04 to 6/8/18
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In memory of Norbert
Yard Watch
8/17 to 9/19
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Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 1 hour of purchase
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Care instructions
Spoon Care and Maintenance
Your handmade wooden spoon is sanded to a smooth surface and sealed with food-safe Tried and True oil to seal the wood. Make sure to leave yours out of standing water, and don’t use the dishwasher for cleaning. We hope you will enjoy using and cooking with your spoons daily. The more they are used, the wood will acquire its unique character. Some woods, like cherry, will get darker over time with exposure. You can give your dry spoons a light sanding from time to time with 400 fine grit sandpaper, apply a light coat of oil, let dry, and polish with a soft cloth.
Gift wrapping and packaging
Choose gift wrap from the drop-down menu when placing your order. There are several types of paper to choose from. Please ask if you have questions.
Custom and personalized orders
We sometimes fill custom spoon orders. We can also make a copy of a treasured or favorite spoon you have that may have broken or is too worn to continue using. Get in touch!
Wholesale availability
Contact us about wholesale order inquiries!