• From Old World Christmas

Stir a spoonful of history and tradition into your holiday decor with this Measuring Spoons Ornament. At 3.5 inches, this vibrant glass decoration from Old World Christmas honors a kitchen staple that has been a part of culinary arts since 1896, when Fannie Farmer introduced the first measuring spoon in her "The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book."

This colorful quartet of spoons, each one gleaming with its own hue and labeled with measurements that transformed cooking into a science. This ornament reflects the beauty of baking and cooking, disciplines that require precision and a dash of love. Each spoon, from a tablespoon to a quarter teaspoon, is a tribute to the accuracy that brings recipes to life.

Whether you're a baker whose cookies are the talk of the town, a professional chef who orchestrates a symphony of flavors, or a home cook who delights in the clatter of pots and pans, this ornament is a celebration of your craft. Hang it on your tree as a nod to the countless meals that have brought comfort and joy to tables around the world.

This Measuring Spoons ornament also serves as a salute to the chefs in the making, the family recipes passed down through generations, and the new traditions just beginning to simmer. It's a colorful reminder of the joy that cooking brings, from the first taste to the last crumb. Let it be a symbol of the recipes mastered, the gatherings hosted, and the feasts yet to come this holiday season.

Text on Old World hang tag: In 1896, Fannie Farmer created the first measuring spoon, which she referenced in her bestseller, "The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book." She created this measurement standard so the home cook could more easily replicate her recipes. Even today, her book continues to teach generations of Americans how to make good food.

Item #: 32346