Spurtle or Theevil

Dohhh! Now I know why my gruel always comes out bad. I’ve been stirring it counter clockwise all these years.

Thanks for setting me straight.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

Hi Frank;

Nice turning.

Scott;

You think that’s bad, I’ve been using a crooked stick!

Interesting post!

Lee

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Nice turning.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

That’s OK Scott!!! I believe that it’s proper to stir YOUR gruel anti-clockwise because you live on the “LEFT COAST”!!!! As far as the crooked stick that Lee is using… He’s on his own!

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-- Frank, Florissant, Missouri

Great post! :)

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You did a great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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That is a nice spurtle (theevil). Have you ever used it for its intended purpose?

-- Maplewood, MN

I remember when I was young my mother used to make porridge with a spurtle.She used to refer to her little thin arms a s spurtles so its a true old Scottish word.Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

This spurtle has never been used but I have had soups & stews that were stirred with spurtles at several re-enactments that I’ve been to. The problem with a spurtle is that it’s hard to get a taste of what’s cookin’ from a spurtle. I prefer a wooden spoon. (That’s what I use to sneak a taste of spagetti sauce from the pot while my wife’s cooking.)

-- Frank, Florissant, Missouri

Nice project, love the story you included. These little pieces of history are fascinating.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

Hello,

Nice looking spurtle! The extra carving you around the top really enhanced the look of this classic treen ware. Take care and all the best to you and yours!

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great job!
I think Scott posted a spurtle a while back. I had to look it up. I didn’t know there were so many rules about oatmeal. You don’t stir it around with a spoon.. no no no.. just swirl it gently with your spurtle, and of course use the correct direction in your stirring.

I made it once last year for my daughter using the correct method … she couldn’t tell the difference :)

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My problem is that I use a spoon while ANYBODY is cooking… When I stir the pot the spoon always comes out with food on it… and it can’t go to waste. That’s why I’m on a diet now. I should use the spurtle.

-- Frank, Florissant, Missouri

Aw..the new spurtle diet fad. Ice Cream, Steaks, Mashed Taters, Mac & Cheese…eat all you want. Just use a spurtle.

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Very interesting turning job with history attached to it. You have done the turning very decoratively. Now try to make a wooden spoon so that u can taste the food as well.
Sharad

-- patanjali

Very interesting turning job with history attached to it. You have done the turning very decoratively. Now try to make a wooden spoon so that u can taste the food as well.
Sharad

-- patanjali

cool idea

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