For cooks who swear by their spatulas, this one from Tovolo is worth adding to the collection. The new Flex-Core spatula ($7.99) offers a rigid nylon core for good control and a silicone head for folding, mixing, and stirring. The head is asymmetrical, with a square corner for getting at hard-to-reach areas. The tapered surfaces are for scraping plates and bowls clean, the smooth exterior for spreading frostings and fillings evenly. With an ergonomically designed 8-inch round wooden handle, it is easy to grip and comfortable to use — a spatula for all tasks. Available at Acton Ace Hardware, 210 Main St., Acton, 978-263-7754; Kitchen Outfitters, Acton Woods Plaza, 342 Great Road, Acton, 978-263-1955; KitchenWares by Blackstones, 215 Newbury St., Boston, 857-366-4237; Local Root, 221 Concord Ave., Cambridge, 617-354-2400, and 2284 Washington St., Newton Lower Falls, 617-467-4847; and TAGS Hardware, Porter Square Shopping Center, 29 White St., Cambridge, 617-868-7711.

JEAN KRESSY

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