Kitchen gadget: Balloon or piano whisk

Stainless steel whisks are less likely to rust (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are strange names for a kitchen tool, don’t you think? 

This whisk is a must-have in any kitchen. It has a series of wire loops joined at the end that are held together with a long narrow handle. For use on non-stick cookware, a whisk with plastic loops would be the best.