The Risotto Spoon is made from 100% organically grown bamboo, nature's remarkable renewable resource. The 'give it a rest' part is a patented design spoon series that cleverly integrates a spoon rest directly into the spoon handle. It elevates the utensil head to keep your countertop clean. The hole in the middle is designed to make risotto stirring a little easier. One customer called it a ""dumpling"" spoon...he just likes the dumplings, not the soup part:)