Narrow-leafed Ash

I gained some ash wood last year after a windstorm. There were many broken branches from ash trees in the park and one small log ended at my place. This ash tree had different leaves than usual - I learned that it is narrow-leaved ash that usually grows in the south.
An unfinished spoon from this wood has been lying on my table since Christmas and I didn't know what to do with it. But then I found inspiration here.

Ash wood is ring-porous: it has big open pores aligned around the growth rings. I like the pattern that the pores create on the handle, so I decided to highlight it a little. I put some cinnamon on the handle, let the grains sink into the pores and then I finished it with walnut oil.

I've also carved this little cooking spoon using apple wood from the freezer. My freezer still contains five spoon blanks from fruitwood, a small maple log for a shrink cup, a few offcuts from various kinds of wood and one bent willow branch, presumably as a backup. I know, other people store ice-cream and packs of frozen vegetables in their freezers... I definitely think I should free some space in mine and this is the start.