Are Wooden Bowls Sanitary?
Are wooden bowls sanitary? This is a common question from those looking for a healthier and more sustainable kitchenware option. The answer may surprise you – wooden bowls are actually more sanitary than plastic! While it’s a common myth that wooden kitchenware holds more bacteria than plastic, the truth is that wood typically harbors less […]
Our Handmade Salad Bowl and Server Sets
Whether you’re seeking the perfect wedding gift or making an investment in your own kitchen, we offer a wide selection of handmade salad bowl and server sets to choose from. We make each set by hand in our Western MA workshops with sustainably, locally sourced wood and all natural, 100% food safe wood finishes. The […]
The Meaning of Wooden Gifts
What’s the meaning of giving wooden gifts? Here in New England, spring has finally arrived. That means we’re heading into an important gift season as well. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and wedding season are all upon us! Looking for the perfect gift for one of those occasions, or beyond? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. […]
What is Ambrosia Maple Wood?
What is ambrosia maple? While the term might remind you of Greek mythology and the immortality-giving “nectar of the gods,” ambrosia wood has far humbler origins: a tiny beetle which burrows into wood, creating striking, unique patterns. Ambrosia maple is simply the wood harvested from maple trees affected by the ambrosia beetle in this way. […]
How Do We Make Such Large Wooden Bowls?
Looking for a large wooden bowl for your kitchen? The world’s largest wooden bowl was created by a team of woodworkers at a county fair in Hamburg, NY in 2018. At 15 feet in diameter, that bowl beat out a 13 foot diameter bowl made several years earlier in Austria for the world record. At […]
