HIC Tasting Cradle (MPN 8020). A compact utensil rest that cradles a tasting spoon, stirring spoon, or ladle beside the range so drips land in the cradle instead of on the cooktop or counter. Sits flat and stable, and wipes clean between tastes.

Cooks who taste as they go always end up with a spoon somewhere it shouldn't be. For three dollars this little cradle solves that for good, and it is the kind of thing customers buy two of once they use one. Toss it next to the stove and keep your counters clean.