Description
This is a pair of stoneware Christmas bowls, and the two are not twins. One carries a band of hearts with a row of small dots beneath it; the other has a band of stylised birds and hearts beneath a fine patterned border at the rim. Both are cream, with a rounded body that rises from a narrow foot. Each bowl is 14cm across and 7.5cm tall and holds 500ml, which makes it a proper cereal or soup bowl rather than a small dish for dips. Stoneware is a dense ceramic fired at a high temperature.
The maker lists them as food safe, so they earn their place at the table all through December: porridge or cereal on Christmas morning, soup on a cold evening, trifle or Christmas pudding with custard after lunch. Between meals, one filled with walnuts, clementines or sweets brings a festive note to a sideboard, dresser or coffee table. Because the two designs differ, they suit a couple who like a bowl each, or two children who want to know which one is theirs. A pair like this also makes a warm present for someone hosting their first Christmas at home.
These bowls are not dishwasher safe, so wash them by hand. They are not microwave or oven safe either, so warm food in a pan or another dish first and spoon it in to serve. Stoneware holds heat well. The two stack one on top of the other, which keeps them tidy in a cupboard once the season is over. For styling, set them on a plain linen cloth or simple cream plates and let the hearts and birds do the work. A sprig of greenery or a few nuts in the top bowl is all the table needs.
Specification
| Height |
7.5cm |
| Diameter |
14cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Cream |
| Capacity |
500ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
No |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.772KG |
Frequently Asked
What size are these bowls?
Each bowl is 14cm across and 7.5cm tall and holds 500ml. That is a comfortable size for cereal, porridge, soup or a generous dessert.
Can the bowls go in the dishwasher?
No. The bowls are not dishwasher safe, so they need washing by hand after each use.
Can I use them in the microwave or oven?
No. They are neither microwave safe nor oven safe. Heat your food in a pan or another dish, then serve it in these bowls.
Can I serve food in them?
Yes. The maker lists the bowls as food safe, so they are made for serving cereal, soup, puddings and festive snacks at the table.
What do I get in the set?
You receive two stoneware bowls. One has a band of hearts and dots and the other has birds and hearts. The styling props shown are not included.