Why Choose Handmade Wooden Bowls?

Not to brag, but our handmade wooden bowls are a little bit…famous. We’re proud (and amazed!) to say that they’ve been featured in the New Yorker and The Boston Globe, and even made Oprah’s list several years running. So, what makes something as simple as a wooden bowl so fabulous? Part of it, we think, […]
How to Clean and Care for a Wooden Bowl

In this post, we’ll show you exactly how to clean a wooden bowl. We’ll also discuss how to sanitize your bowl effectively and safely, and how to condition your wooden bowl so that it’s always ready to serve. At Spencer Peterman, each bowl is handcrafted in our New England workshop from locally sourced, upcycled wood, […]
Our Food Safe Wood Finishes: A Commitment to Beauty, Function, and Sustainability

It’s important to us that our work be functional as well as beautiful. To achieve that goal, we use only all natural, food safe wood finishes, so that you can use our boards and bowls with confidence (although they stand on their own as a display piece, too!). In this post, we’ll guide you through […]
Holiday Gift Giving with Spencer Peterman

At Spencer Peterman, every piece we make is crafted by hand and can last a lifetime with the proper love and care. Our boards, bowls, and salad servers are both beautiful and practical, the perfect holiday gifts for anyone who appreciates both great craftsmanship and hardworking, sustainable kitchen tools. In this post, we’ll guide you […]
FAQ
FAQ What is the difference between a classic round bowl and a live edge oval bowl? The classic round bowl has a finished flat top, while the rim on our live edge wooden exposes the outer edges of the log. The live edge cut is a more natural shape and tends to be more oval. […]