A whisk is one of those versatile kitchen tools that everyone seems to have in their first apartment, even if they don't actually cook (along with that weird spaghetti spoon with the hole in it).

Where a balloon whisk is too flexible and a spoon too slow, the dough whisk steps in with graceful agitation efficiency. Read ...

2. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Remove it from the heat. In a bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and ...

Whisk until eggs are fully combined; add salt and pepper to taste. Pour your eggs into the pan once its butter starts to gently bubble and vigorously whisk/stir the eggs with your whisk/spoon.

Gradually whisk in lemon juice until icing is thick, smooth, and runs slowly off whisk. Spoon and spread icing onto cooled cake. Garnish with pistachios, if using.

Whisk & Spoon offers a variety of dairy-free and gluten-free muffins, scones and cookies as well as gingerbread and brownies. Ms Pratt’s fruit and English Breakfast scones are standouts.

Beat for 2 minutes using an electric hand whisk. Spoon into the prepared tins and level the surfaces. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until well risen and coming away from the sides of the tins.

Whisk together using an ­electric hand whisk. Spoon the mixture into the cases. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until well risen and lightly golden. Leave the cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.

Protein shakes can end up chunky or lumpy if you don’t mix them right. That’s why a shaker bottle does a better job of mixing whey into milk than simply stirring with a spoon. A blender works ...