Beneath the understated elegance of this contemporary piece, this spoon is great to use for a formal dinner setting. It is ideal for serving mashed potatoes, pudding, veggies, fruits, and more. It is made from stainless steel. and its is dishwasher safe, meaning that it will still look lustrous, even through rounds of washing. It can be used on most cookware and bakeware, without creating scratches on your delicate pots and pans. For storage, there is a cutout hole at the top for hanging on a rack, or it is slim enough to go in a drawer.