However, the question of whether wooden spoons are safe to cook with has come up from time to time and some of the information may be confusing. That's why Southern Living consulted with food ...

So if a cooking utensil can’t survive a round in the dishwasher after I’ve chopped, sautéed and stirred with it, chances are it’s not making the cut in my kitchen. Wooden spoons?

So if a cooking utensil can’t survive a round in the dishwasher after I’ve chopped, sautéed and stirred with it, chances are it’s not making the cut in my kitchen. Wooden spoons? Not a fan — they’re ...