Wood bread bowls

Today I wanted to share the story of my dough bowl with you. You may have noticed it sitting on our living room shelves a couple posts ago... it was a very special gift from my father-in-law who recently made it by hand for me. I've known for a while that he was making this for me and periodically he would share his progress, but when he gave the finished bowl to me on New Year's Day, I was simply in awe. My father-in-law is very gifted when it comes to wood-working... it's his hobby and as…

Inspired by treenware from the past, these carved bowls are an enjoyable afternoon's effort. Their use is up to your imagination.

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Did you know that you can make a wooden bowl from two pieces of scrap wood? For reals. You can transform two pieces of rectangular wood and turn them into a bea…

I love collecting old wood bowls, but typically find them in despair. So whether you collect vintage wooden bowls or have a set you've neglected, in five simple steps you can take it from drab to fab! I started with this Munising Salad Bowl: It was extremely dry and lacked luster, but I liked it's simplicity and knew with a little tlc it could be a beautiful piece. 1. Wash with warm water and a mild dish detergent. *Never soak the piece for too long* Rinse with warm water when finished. 2…

I was envisioning a giant dough bowl for my dining room table but boy are they expensive to buy! So I set out to MAKE one and it turned out so good! Dont worry-…

Freshly baked pain au levain (recipe in Daniel Leader's Bread Alone ) January 2011 Update: More tips! You might also enjoy my new po...

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