A kitchen utensil for removing lipids from food includes a handle having a first end, a second end, and a gripping region between the first end and the second end, a head extending from the second end of the handle, the head having first side, a second side, and an outer perimeter, and wherein the first side includes at least one groove extending inwardly from a first groove end located at the outer perimeter, the at least one groove configured to collect a lipid material therein.

A kitchen utensil for removing lipids from food includes a handle having a first end, a second end, and a gripping region between the first end and the second end, a head extending from the second end of the handle, the head having first side, a second side, and an outer perimeter, and wherein the first side includes at least one groove extending inwardly from a first groove end located at the outer perimeter, the at least one groove configured to collect a lipid material therein.

An apparatus includes a spatula surface having a plurality of holes. The spatula surface is configured for handling food during a cooking process and for enabling fluids to drain through the holes. An arm supports the spatula surface during the cooking process. A handle is joined to an end of the arm. A drainer is positioned generally horizontally above a top surface of the spatula surface for contacting food positioned between the spatula surface and the drainer, and for enabling a pressure to be applied to the food to substantially remove excess fluids from the food. Attaching bars support the drainer and enable movement of the drainer relative to the spatula surface. A lever is joined to the attaching bars for enabling a user to impart a relative downward movement of the drainer to apply the pressure to the food, thereby enabling the user to substantially drain the excess fluids.

A ladle, for filtering a mixture containing debris, includes an outer bowl with outer holes and an upper edge, an inner bowl disposed within the outer bowl forming a gap therebetween and having ether inner holes or protrusions separated by grooves, disposed below the upper edge and above the outer holes. The inner bowl can be provided with pins fixed to the protrusions, while the outer bowl can be provided with L-shape notches each matching the corresponding pin. Alternatively, the inner bowl can be provided with pins fixed in an upper region thereof, and the outer bowl can be provided with L-shape notches each matching the corresponding pin. In any case, the L-shape notches serve as guides for the pins during assembling the ladle. The inner bowl and outer bowl are provided with an inner and outer outlet spout respectively, to ease pouring out the filtered mixture from the ladle.