In the 1970s, following an apprenticeship with a furniture maker, Jonathan was employed at a canoe-seat factory. After being laid off, he made the decision that he wanted to continue in a different direction. He wanted to work for himself using the skills that he had developed in woodworking. However, there was one problem. His workspace consisted of a garage with temperatures often dipping 20 degrees below zero. With temperatures this cold, he was unable to build pieces that required glue. It was under these conditions that Jonathan developed the Jonathan’s® Wild Cherry Spoons company. Today the company has expanded to ten employees and products are distributed across the nation.
The Wild & Crazy Collection by Jonathan’s Wild Cherry Spoons
Part of the Wild & Crazy Collection, the Cat Tail Spoon is the perfect gift for a cat lover. The series is available in several utensil options such as a serving spoon, serving fork, or spatula. You can also get a Kitten Tail Spoon that has a shorter “tail.” The spoon is very easy and comfortable to grip. The wood grain and the contrast between the light and dark wood is attractive.
Lazy Spoon Collection by Jonathan’s Wild Cherry Spoons
Part of the Lazy Spoon Collection, the Wiggle Slot wood spoon fits on the side of a pot when not in use. This feature is very helpful, especially when cooking several dishes at once or for anyone with little counter space. By keeping the spoon directly over the pot, food will not drip across the stove or counter in between stirring.
Like many of the utensils, the Wiggle Slot Lazy Spoon has more than one function. The little wiggle slots work great for straining!
Benefits of Hand-crafted Wood Spoons
Wood Spoons Do Not Conduct Heat
If you look at my collection of spoons and spatulas, you will see indentations and melt spots from hot pans. Despite the heat from food or the edge of a hot pan, a wood spoon will not conduct heat.
Wood Spoons Work Great with Lots of Ingredients
With a metal spoon, you may find that acidic foods have a metallic taste or change color. A wood spoon is also very gentle on ingredients.
Comfortable Grip
The handles are not so thin that you get a cramp in your hands when vigorously mixing ingredients. Several of the products are also designed for left-handed cooks.
Part of the Kitchen Decor
Even just sitting in a basic container on the counter, they add a warm feeling to the kitchen.
Win a Wiggle Slot Lazy Spoon
To enter for your chance to win a Wiggle Slot Lazy Spoon from Jonathan’s® Wild Cherry Spoons, use the Rafflecopter form below.
Our Virginia Home received the spoons mentioned above for the purpose of a product review. However, only our honest opinions were expressed.
I think it is important to buy products from our own country. This is where our families, neighbors and friends work. This is where I want my money to go, and where it should stay. Thank you!
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I think it’s so very important to buy from local artists and for USA artists. My sister in law is a visual arts mentor and owns her own learning studio and art gallery, and it’s hard to get people to appreciate the hard work and creativity she puts into her paintings because so many people go to WalMart and buy a print of something for $9.99.
I beleive it is absolutly imparitive to keep jobs and the education of them at home. (country)
Our young aren’t learning the trades and don’t know what craftsmanship is. Bring back the family business!
It is so important to support our AMERICANs with their products and brains! American made products are the very best quality and it keeps our citizens employed…
I do think people should take a look at where and how the items they buy are made. Local economies are important and even more so to our independence!
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I think it is very important to support American artisans. We should all support each other in this country and show each other that we appreciate each other.
Yes. To me, it’s important to support American artisans because we need to support them to help keep them in business and keep jobs here and not overseas.
I believe that it is very important to buy from American artisans! I love supporting local crafters and I buy local whenever I can…I have vowed this year to only buy “presents” (Birthday, Christmas) that are made in the USA.
Artisans in America have little support – so it’s up to us! Especially in this tough economy, patronizing local artisans will allow them to survive and perhaps even flourish.
Absolutely. Our great country was founded on people’s hanging their shingles out and making a living via their wares and services. It is exceptionally important we support independent business owners today as their numbers are decreasing annually. Personally, I would rather have something hand/homemade than mass produced any day. Thanks so much for supporting the mom and pops of America!
I think it’s important to support local businesses and American Made products. I enjoy buying unique products and knowing that it helped support a family. I find that these products are almost always made better too. More care was taken.
The Spouted Lady Spoon!
spiraled spoon
Cat tail spoon!
So many to pick from but I am in love with the cat tail spoon you featured. Thanks.
I like the medium spatula
I think its extremely important to buy from artisans! They keep a craft alive!
The SPOTTED SLIM SPOON is my favorite! So funky!
Thank you!
I think it is important to buy products from our own country. This is where our families, neighbors and friends work. This is where I want my money to go, and where it should stay. Thank you!
SPOOTLE LAZY SPOON®
Do you think it’s important to buy products made by artisans in America?
Yes!! This is where we are we have to support local before there is no local.
love the SPIRAL SERVING SPOON
love the folding salad fork
My favorite is the CAT TAIL® SERVING SPOON.
I think it is important to buy products made in America so it will support our economy and citizens.
I love the wiggle slot lazy spoon, what a fantastic idea!!!
I think its very important to buy locally. We need to keep the artisans thriving right here in our own back yard!
i like the spiral serving spoon.
it is important to buy american as much as possible so we can support our own economy. so many people are out of work, yet things are outsourced all the time.
Gotta love that Cat Tail Spoon!
Absolutely it’s very important to support USA companies. Creates American jobs!
I Like the STIRRING LAZY SPOON®
I like the SPOUTED LAZY LADLE®
Cat Tail Spoon is so cute!
Buying American-made supports Americans, local community and our American economy!
Lazy Spoon!!
MAPLE FLAME BLACKENED LAZY SPOON BUT I REALLY REALLY LIKE THE CAT TAIL SINCE I HAVE 5 KITTIES I LOVE CAT STUFF!
Yes I do I live in Pa so even better ..keep the money here!
love the Spootle!
Thanks for sharing
Love them all, but cat tail wide serving spoon is probably my fav!
I think it’s so very important to buy from local artists and for USA artists. My sister in law is a visual arts mentor and owns her own learning studio and art gallery, and it’s hard to get people to appreciate the hard work and creativity she puts into her paintings because so many people go to WalMart and buy a print of something for $9.99.
Color me stupid, but there is no email to subscribe to.. But, I love the wooden utensils anyway. I am always drawn to unique items.
I like the lazy laddle…could really use the pot strainer.
my favorite spoon is the SPOUTED LAZY LADLE®
I like the spotted slim spoon
The LAZY LADLE is my favorite
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I believe it’s very important to buy American made products as often as possible to boost our economy and keep our fellow Americans employed.
I beleive it is absolutly imparitive to keep jobs and the education of them at home. (country)
Our young aren’t learning the trades and don’t know what craftsmanship is. Bring back the family business!
I also think the cat spoon is adorable!
Really nice woodworking and made in USA! Now there’s quality!
I like the CAT TAIL® SALAD SERVER
Thanks for the post. The lazy laddel has my name written all over it too.
I think it’s very important to support American artisans. His work is a win-win!
I like the Scribble Cheese Board
I love the spotted slim spoon.
I absolutely support America Artisans. I want my money to stay as local as possible.
i really like the medium spiral salad set
I like the MAPLE FLAME BLACKENED LAZY SPOON
my fav spoon is the SPOOTLE
yes i do think it’s important to support american artisan’s cuz i want to support our local economy & put dollars back into our own pockets & system
I love the spiral slim spoon!
I like the LARGE SCRIBBLE FORKED SALAD SET
Great looking some my wife will love!
love them all
i like the CAT TAIL® SPOON
I like the Spiral Serving Spoon.
Cat Tail spoon for my kitty – love cats!
Yes – it’s very important to support US companies and products because that creates more American jobs for our economy!
This is my 1st intro. to these fantastici products! I’d LOVE to try one and winning is the way to go!! They ar beautiful plus usefull
It is so important to support our AMERICANs with their products and brains! American made products are the very best quality and it keeps our citizens employed…
I love the SPOUTED LAZY LADLE®!
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Spiral serving spoon!
I do think people should take a look at where and how the items they buy are made. Local economies are important and even more so to our independence!
Thanks from karmakaytlyn@yahoo.com!
My favorite is the lazy ladle.
I love the Maple Flame Blackened Lazy Spoon!
I think it is important to buy in america because it supports and emcomy.
Maple Flame Lazy Spoon
Love the WIGGLE SLOT LAZY SPOON®!
Yes I think it important. It creates jobs, great products & pride.
MAPLE LAZY SPOON®
I like the SPOUTED LAZY LADLE – Paul Tran ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
I like the Cat Tail Salad server!
I think it is very important to support American artisans. We should all support each other in this country and show each other that we appreciate each other.
I really like the wiggle slot lazy spoon. I’m super lazy so it’s perfect if I can just leave it on my pan.
Buying American made products show that we can rely on ourselves and not China. It also helps create jobs here!
I like the Lazy Ladel.
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I feel that it is very important to buy American Made products. These producers are trying to make a living.
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I like the Spiral Serving Spoon. Thanks for the giveaway!
Yes. To me, it’s important to support American artisans because we need to support them to help keep them in business and keep jobs here and not overseas.
Love the lazy spoon collection! Having to choose my favorite, I’d go with the Spootle Lazy Spoon
I love the WIGGLE SLOT LAZY SPOON®!
I believe that it is very important to buy from American artisans! I love supporting local crafters and I buy local whenever I can…I have vowed this year to only buy “presents” (Birthday, Christmas) that are made in the USA.
Love the Cat Tail Salad Server
Artisans in America have little support – so it’s up to us! Especially in this tough economy, patronizing local artisans will allow them to survive and perhaps even flourish.
Spootle spoon
I think it is very important to buy American made. I. Ep Americans working and prospering. Plus, they follow regulations
yes, I think it is very important to buy American made and I do it whenever possibke
the wiggle slot lazy spoon
Absolutely. Our great country was founded on people’s hanging their shingles out and making a living via their wares and services. It is exceptionally important we support independent business owners today as their numbers are decreasing annually. Personally, I would rather have something hand/homemade than mass produced any day. Thanks so much for supporting the mom and pops of America!
I think it is essential to our economy to buy products made in the US. It is an added bonus when the products are hand crafted by an individuak
Longest Serving Spoon
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I like the Spootle Lazy Spoon because it’s 2 in one!
I think it’s important to support local businesses and American Made products. I enjoy buying unique products and knowing that it helped support a family. I find that these products are almost always made better too. More care was taken.
I really like the flame blackened collection
I like the cat tail spoon.
Yes I believe in buying things made in america cause we have to support our own country .
The flame blackened ladle
I like the Cat Tail collection – especially the salad server.
Yes, it’s important to buy from American artisans… The quality is so much better than mass-produced stuff. And they make great conversation pieces!