Abstract: A poultry retainer for retaining poultry has a strap for closing the rear opening of the poultry and a piercing member for piercing the skin and holding the skin over the front opening to close the front opening. The poultry retainer also includes a base having first and second pieces which are slidably connected together to provide an adjustable distance between the strap and piercing member for accommodating varying size poultry. Wing holders and a leg clip draw the wings and legs toward the body of the poultry to reduce drying of the wings and legs during cooking.

Abstract: An eating utensil used in cooperation with a fork to eat elongate type pasta in a manner which prevents splattering of pasta sauce onto the user. The utensil is comprised of a handle which carries a bowl which is formed with an upwardly concave center portion. A rim on the outer periphery of the center portion extends in an oval-shaped configuration, and a shield is mounted on one side of the rim. The shield is comprised of an upright wall having a curvature which conforms with the rim curvature. The height of the wall is effective to constrain the pasta and sauce above the bowl and within the shield as the tines of the fork, while being held and twisted by the user, turn and wrap the pasta into a bundle which can then be lifted away from the utensil for eating.