Chef Ellen Marie Bennett Brings Tools of the Trade to Home Kitchens
LADLE'People were like, 'The ladle's too big. It's too small. It's too obnoxiously wide,'' says Bennett, who made one with paper-thin sides, allowing users to scoop from the side of the bowl as if it were a spatula. $25
SPOONULAWhen seeking feedback from chefs, Evan Funke said he looks for precision in a tool: 'It should be something you can go in and dissect with.' Her tools, like this spoon-spatula hybrid, are shorter as a result. $25
UTILITY SPOONBennett's utility spoon is a multipurpose tool with a stainless steel component. It does much more than a wooden or plastic spoon can, and has a silicone handle that prevents burns. $29
SPATULAThe flat top on this spatula makes it more ergonomic, and thin edges allow it to easily wrap around any bowl. 'We wanted to upgrade people's drawers — make them look and function better,' she says. $25
TONGSBennett's tongs are perfect for indoors in the kitchen or outdoors on the grill. They have an easy-to-use pull release and are perfectly pressurized, with an added splash of color for some personality. $29
TURNER'My husband, who is not a professional chef by any means, uses it day in and day out to make pancakes for our 3-year-old,' says Bennett of the turner, which is wide enough for flipping and has angled edges. $29_
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