Here’s a clever addition to the culinary arsenal: a slender silicone spatula that has a built-in thermometer so you can check the temperature of a custard, cooked frosting or melted chocolate as you stir. The thermometer is digital and the spatula part can be removed so you can use just the probe, which will register from minus 58 to 482 degrees Fahrenheit. The spatula part is dishwasher-safe.

M° Chocolate Mastrad 2-in-1 Digital Thermospatula and Probe , $18, amazon.com.

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