From our family kitchen

Recipes and Style Ideas

Straight answers to the questions people ask about caring for, choosing and serving with bowls like ours, from the family that makes them in Connecticut.

Care and cleaning, Materials
Can You Put Wood Composite Bowls in the Dishwasher?

Some wood composite bowls are dishwasher safe and some are not. Here is how to tell, why solid wood belongs in the sink, and how to...

October 30, 2026 7 min read
Care and cleaning
Can You Microwave a Wooden Bowl, or Put Hot Food in It?

Wooden bowls and the microwave do not mix. Why heat cracks and warps wood, what that means for wood composite pieces, and how to serve hot...

October 30, 2026 7 min read
Care and cleaning
Tomato Stains on Your Bowl: How to Get Them Out, and Is It Still Safe?

Orange ring after spaghetti night? How to lift tomato stains with dish soap, salt or baking soda and vinegar, what never to scrub with, and when...

October 30, 2026 7 min read