Holy cow!  Why didn't I know about these sooner?  These spoons are very sturdy and durable.  The slot allows the spoon to balance over the pot so I'm not laying a drippy spoon on a counter top or cook top. Not only good for stirring the pot, but serving as well.  The one spoon is deep for soup and chili, while the other is good for vegetables and other "non liquid" food. I really, really like these spoons! 

Pros: nice quality, sturdy, keeps the mess off the counter, useful for cooking and serving
Cons: Pumpkin orange is a really hard color to find (unlike the regular orange)