Removable head is dishwasher safe / Stains and heat resistant to 500 degrees / Handle made of beechwood with natural mineral oil finish # A popular host of Food-TV cooking shows (Molto Mario and Ciao America), Chef Mario Batali frequently appears on many news programs demonstrating his superb culinary expertise. As owner of 8 restaurants, including award winning Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca in New York, he is also an accomplished author of several cookbooks. Mario has joined forces with Copco, a leading manufacturer of kitchenware products, to create The Italian Kitchen, a unique line of cookware, kitchen tools and serveware. Each item includes new features that modernize traditional cooking tools and are sure to be a help to anyone in the kitchen, from novices to the most seasoned cooks. Thumb groove in the handle for stability and better performance
