I’ve never cared for spoon rests because they’re always in the way when you’re not using it or in the dishwasher when needed. In cooking my lunch today, I found myself holding a spoon with no place to lay it without making a mess and wishing I had a spoon rest. Then, I had an idea that worked out quite nicely. In the drawer next to my stove I keep a supply of Asian Soup Spoons. I pulled one out and voila, a spoon rest.
With my stash right next to my stove, I should always have a spoon rest available – yet never in my way. Unless, of course, I’m serving egg drop soup!
I hope my little discovery helps your household’s counter top and stove stay a little bit cleaner.
I use a shallow oval dish for my spoon rest; it’s about 2″ X 4″. It also works for banana splits. I got a set of them at a garage sale, and I also use another one for a butter dish, when I set out butter on the table.