miscellaneous utensils [1]

trussing needle

Tool used to thread pieces of string through poultry or to tie a roast.

larding needle

Tool used to insert strips of lard, ham or truffles into cuts of meat.

apple corer

Utensil used to remove the core from apples and pears.

snail dish

Has several indentations for holding snails when they are served.

tea ball

Hollow sphere that holds dried tea leaves during steeping.

stoner

Tonglike device used to remove stones from olives and cherries without damaging the flesh.