Every kitchen should have a great curved spatula. This spatula is great for stirring sauces, soups, and stews, stir frying vegetables, and tossing meats in a fry pan. The Olive Wood that this spatula is carved from provides it with rich coloring and a unique design.Handcrafted out of single piece of olive wood.Beautiful and intriguing grain that makes each piece unique.Olive wood is very dense, it resists odors and stains better than other types of wood.