Wooden spoon
A simple wooden spoon — the unromantic, low-tech instrument that does the bulk of the stirring.
A wooden spoon in a dream is the dream's image of the unromantic, low-tech instrument that does the bulk of the stirring. The wooden spoon is not impressive and is in the cook's hand more than any other tool. The dream brings the wooden spoon when something in your life — a daily practice, a steady labour, a small ongoing kindness — is being done by the simplest implement available. A wooden spoon worn smooth by use is the dream affirming the steady work. A wooden spoon discarded for a fancier alternative that does the same job less well is the dream noting that the simple implement was the right one, and the replacement is for the cook's vanity rather than for the cooking.