This nifty twist whisk was brought to my attention by Nuno Antares — many thanks, as I hadn’t seen anything like it previously.
I like using a whisk for lots of things, but they’re hard to store in a drawer. And on a boat, it’s a pain to have a bunch of kitchen implements in a countertop container of some sort that you have to secure before you get underway.
And that’s why this Joseph Joseph 2-in-1 Twist Silicone Whisk is so neat. Twist the handle one way, and the “wires” lie flat so it’s easy to store in a drawer; twist the other way and it’s a regular whisk.
Two other neat features:
- The wires are silicone-covered so are safe to use in a non-stick pan; and
- The whisk comes apart for cleaning.
The cleanability factor is always an important one to me on a boat where you’re washing by hand and trying not to use oodles of water. I’ve written about this in more detail here and here, but being able to disassemble an item is a HUGE plus in my book.
Okay, the company talks about it being a “scraper” in the flat position. Yeah, it sort of works that way. But I much prefer my silicone spoon spatula for that.
If you look at this whisk on Amazon, you’ll see some of the reviews talking about the price being high compared to other places. Well, that seems to be in the past as Amazon’s price is right in line with the others now — and if you combine with something else to reach the minimum for free shipping (or you’re a Prime member), it’s cheaper.
Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
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Hilary Helkenn says
I got that also…with my bowls. Joseph Joseph is my new favorite!
Jamie Lang says
Mine is now on the way – thanks! That has always driven me crazy in the galley drawer.
Joan Page says
This whisk is worthless, it fell apart, the end of the handle came apart so it all ended up in pieces.
The Boat Galley says
It does come apart for cleaning, in pieces. Did you try putting it back together? I guess I’m not understanding how the pieces didn’t go back together.
The Boat Galley says
Here’s a photo of how it comes apart for cleaning. You unscrew the little green piece on the end of the handle.
Joan Page says
The little yellow end piece does not, stay in, so it does not hold together again.
Cyndy Carter says
I have a large and a small flat whisk. Made of stainless. No fancy plastic swivels to break (and they work better than a round whisk because you don’t need as much room for the whisking motion, so I don’t need a bigger bowl). (Kuhn-Ricon) As you say, storage is so much easier!!
The Boat Galley says
I’ll have to look for those. Haven’t seen them!
Cyndy Carter says
this is the large one http://amzn.to/1JKAqsO
The Sea and Sailors says
V nice!
Lynn Brownlow says
I bought one, can’t wait to use it!
Lisa Robinson says
I have this whisk and love it!
Emily Davidson says
Oooh my Christmas list is getting longer!
Carol Hardin says
I bought his after I saw it on The Boat Galley website. It’s one of my favorite kitchen tools. It is easy to clean and takes up little storage space.
Lyn says
I also purchased this product with the green wire whisk and white base, I pulled it apart to clean and can’t put it back together now. The little coloured twist end just keeps falling off, it won’t stay on. Does anyone know what is happening.
Thanks,
Lyn
Christine Dumaine Springfield says
Mine promptly broke.
The Boat Galley says
Oh no! I’m so sorry . . . and really surprised!
Christine Dumaine Springfield says
It really looked cool!
Laine Common says
I like mine! And if you like these you should check out Squish products and bowls.. I’m totally in love!
Beth Allen McLeod says
I was just make toast on my boat with a stainless steel toaster on the burner and saying to my husband “This is another great idea I got from Carolyn!” Thank you for sharing! Hope you both are safe!
Nica Waters says
I’ll have to look more closely at this. Does it come in a non-siliconed version?
The Boat Galley says
No, it does not.
Nica Waters says
The Boat Galley 😞
Meg Pater says
I have a stainless one that this flat like that. It doesn’t ‘fold round’ however is the same shape and whisks very well!
Kelley Gudahl says
Now if Only they’d figure out how to flatten a ladle ♀️
The Boat Galley says
I use a measuring cup. It still isn’t flat, but I don’t have to store one more thing.
Kelley Gudahl says
Ah that’s smart, not sure why I never thought of that
The Boat Galley says
Kelley Gudahl I was desperately searching one day and the measuring cup was out and . . . well . . .
Brittany Meyers says
We had that one!
Mark Krajcar says
$50 is steep. But reading below there is a “NEW” version which looks identical for $20 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-20073-Silicone-11-5-Inch-Multicolored-dp-B00DS3K06K/dp/B00DS3K06K/ref=dp_ob_title_kitchen