When I first spied this kitchen tool in the clearance bin at the Crate & Barrel Outlet in Kittery, I had no idea what it was. But since it was marked down to $1, I decided I should investigate. I figured it was some sort of scooping utensil, since I own an avocado peeler that looks similar (though smaller and green, instead of orange). I asked an employee, and she wasn’t entirely sure, but guessed it was for scooping melons or other large fruits from their peels. On the receipt it was labeled as “melon thingie.” A little online searching makes me think it’s normally sold as part of a set of three fruit scoopers (made by Progressive). I’m guessing this one got separated from its set and had to be sold solo. Lucky me!
I bought it about a month ago and figured I’d blog it after I used it. Turns out I don’t buy a lot of melons, because the tool has yet to do any scooping. Maybe if I could find a melon for $1 I would put it to use…
Tagged: Crate & Barrel Outlet, fruit, melon scooper, Progressive
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