Chop chop!
"I am a master of the chopsticks," I thought to myself two nights ago as I tucked into some brown rice inside-out California rolls. "I could probably catch a fly like Mr. Miyagi if I wanted to."
Then I dropped a soy sauce-drenched piece of ginger on my lap. Wa-waaah.
Anyhow, it reminded me of two things: 1) How grateful I am for my Tide bleach pen; and 2) What's up with all these new, funktified chopsticks I've been seeing everywhere?
Not like it's the craze of the year, but lately, I've read about a bunch of crazy, newfangled eating devices of the stick variety. I know some people will use chopsticks as a weight loss tool: The theory is they force you to eat more slowly, so you'll recognize that "I'm full feeling" sooner and won't overeat.
But I think some of these (see below) are more about function and luxury. Chopsticks - the new Lexus?!
Kinbashi Gold Flake Chopsticks
Goldschlager is so frat house-desperate. With these babies, gold flakes (yes, real gold) will rain down on your sushi as the sticks rub together. Two sets of five chopsticks cost $40.
You know those times when you're trying to slurp up some udon noodles but don't know how to get to the broth? Try this spoon/chopstick hybrid! (Or, just use a spoon). Although, as one commentor wisely pointed out - wouldn't the liquid start dripping along the utensil as you flipped in rightside up and upside down?
The Tripod
Aww...for beginners, you can go a little more hi-concept than those doctored, spring-loaded chopsticks you used to get at the local Japanese restaurant as a kid. How? Three pronged chopsticks!! You can eat a frigging burger with these things!
It was a sad, sad day when I accidentally threw out my wooden Hello Kitty chopsticks, gifted to me by my friend Amanda. I need to visit the Sanrio shop to get myself a new pair (HINT). But for any of you with little kids just trying out chopsticking, may I suggest these Hello Kitty training chopsticks?
Sayonara! Enjoy the weekend,
Leslie
Comments
I can't use chopsticks for the life of me. The wooden ones are the only ones I can even pick up sushi with but anything else...forget about it!
I went to this pretty fancy Korean restaurant in nyc once and they had two choices for utensils; a decent sized spoon, or metal chopsticks. I could not maneuver those damn chopsticks so I ended up just shoveling my tofu and veggies in brown sauce into my mouth via this large shovel/spoon.
