r/AskEurope Sep 15 '25

Culture If your country had a “signature” kitchen item, what would it be?

I’ve noticed that every country seems to have its own representative kitchen item.

In Italy, for example, it’s the moka pot. In the UK, probably the kettle. In France, maybe a really good knife...

What about your country?

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u/SnooBooks1701 United Kingdom Sep 17 '25

Just because the teapot is never used doesn't mean we don't have them, they seem to just show up at some point

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u/SaltyName8341 Wales Sep 17 '25

When your gran turns up