The three implements in Tools for Tasting emerged when I realized how often I was switching utensils to be able to stir, slice and sip something safely and conveniently. Wouldn’t other serious cooks appreciate specially-designed tools dedicated to the vital tasks of tasting food dishes in preparation? When I couldn’t find anything anywhere that improved on what I was using, I approached a designer in Scotland to work with me in creating the shapes, angles, weight and feel that I thought would allow me to sample cooking food conveniently, efficiently, and safely.