What do you think is the reason why the toothpick fork and spoon are able to balance?

This actually moves the center of gravity directly below the point where the toothpick touches the rim. If the glass has slanted sides, the center of gravity— where the utensils balance front and back, left and right, up and down— is actually located in mid-air next to the glass.

How the spoon and fork could be balanced over a match stick?

The match-stick should be in the same plane with normal axis of the handle of the spoon and fork. Adjust the angle between fork and match-stick, as the fork is above the glass. Once the spoon and fork are in balance on the glass rim, burn the end of the match-stick inside the glass.

What is blending fork?

A blending fork (aka mixing fork) is a fork with over-sized space between its tines and a thick, sturdy handle. It can be used to cut and blend fat into flour, mix dry or wet ingredients, for serving meat, for fluffing rice, etc.

How does the fork and toothpick trick work?

The center of gravity in the balancing fork is directly below the spot where the toothpick rests on the rim of the glass. So, the center of gravity is directly below the point where the toothpick is balanced (called the pivot point).

What is a Foley fork?

The Foley Fork, also called a blending fork, is a 6-tined kitchen utensil that has become a rather chic item to own. The fork does a great job mashing potatoes, making guacamole, blending fat into flour for a pastry, beating eggs, stirring sauces, mixing batters, whisking salad dressing, and many other kitchen tasks.

What is a spoon and fork called?

A spork is a hybrid form of cutlery taking the form of a spoon-like shallow scoop with two to four fork-like tines. The word spork is a portmanteau of spoon and fork.

What’s the best way to balance a spoon?

Start by pushing the two center tines on the fork upward a little. (This is probably not the best thing to do with heavy or expensive utensils; cheaper is probably better.) Push the fork and spoon together so the bowl of the spoon is under the two center tines, but over the outer two tines of the fork.

What’s the best way to put a fork and spoon together?

(This is probably not the best thing to do with heavy or expensive utensils; cheaper is probably better.) Push the fork and spoon together so the bowl of the spoon is under the two center tines, but over the outer two tines of the fork. It’s useful if the fork and the spoon weigh about the same. This step may take some practice.

How do you balance utensils with a toothpick?

Balance the utensils on a fingertip to find the middle point. This is where the toothpick should be inserted between the utensils. Work the toothpick into the tines of the fork. Carefully set the toothpick on the rim of the glass.

Which is the best way to balance utensils?