While not a Portuguese original, the classic scraping spatula has achieved symbolic status in Portugal, where it has the nickname “Salazar”—after António de Oliveira Salazar, the dictator who ruled the country for 40 years and opportunistically claimed the virtues of poverty. His propaganda machine used adjectives such as "humble," "frugal" and "modest" to drive home the point of someone who made do with very little. 

A wry commentary about the dictator, but also a useful everyday kitchen tool, the humble “Salazar” Scraping Spatula sourced by A Vida Portuguesa has a rustic wooden handle and rubber head. Use it for scraping the sides of bowls while preparing your favorite recipes—from cakes to soufflés—to avoid wasting ingredients. A Vida Portuguesa is a small, women-owned, Lisbon-based shop focused on goods made in Portugal. The A Vida Portuguesa Scraping Spatula measures 9l x 2.4"w. Dishwasher-safe. Read Less