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Back To Basics
October 26th, 2007
There’s something to be said about getting back to the basics. I mean waaaaay back.
As someone who loves to retreat to the kitchen when I’m super-stressed out, new gadgets and cookware to entice me to stay longer is sometimes just what the doctor ordered.
When I discovered Pomaireware™ earlier this year I was completely intrigued. First, I love love loved the pig tureen and serving spoon - for purely aesthetic reasons – but after learning more about this clay bakeware from Chile, I could feel a new cooking obsession coming on.
Since the middle of the 19th century, Pomaire, Chile has been producing distinctive earth ware that is both functional and decorative. The artisans have preserved the tradition of working with clay using the same techniques that have been handed down from generation to generation.
Each piece is dried naturally, then smoothed and burnished with an agate stone before being fired. No glaze or varnish is used. Consequently, it has its own defects and discolorations that in no way affect the performance of each piece. That is why throughout Chile it is difficult to dine without something in a Pomaireware bowl or pot.
So, in the spirit of Delight.com’s quest to discover items that are not only fabulous, but also insanely useful, we couldn’t pass up this adorable and completely multi-functional tureen/serving dish. In the time I’ve used this product, I’ve filled it with:
- Paella
- Casseroles
- Guacamole and Salsa (looks SO cute!)
- Vegetables & side dishes
…all to the glowing accolades of my dinner guests. (Seriously, that pig is just really fab).
All Pomaireware items are lead-free, oven safe up to 450F, stove top safe (electric w/diffuser) and microwave safe.
And if you become obsessed like me, the side effects are only positive, I promise.
Why This Gets The Delight Seal of Approval:
We tested many to bring you one Delightful Must-Have today…
- - Authentic Pomaireware™ serving dish with ladle; clay bakeware made in Chile.
- - Lead-free, oven safe up to 450F, stove top safe and microwave safe.
- - Can go into the oven but we suggest putting it on a rack.
- - Size: 14.5″x7.75″x5″
- - Each piece comes with a Chilean recipe to get you started!
- - A wonderful, unique, eco-friendly gift for any foodie.
- - Perfect for any Thanksgiving table!
- - Gorgeous gift-wrapping available.
Discuss this item (7 comments)
“The perfect cooking & serving piece for Sunday dinners! I'm now a Pomaireware collector!”
October 26th, 2007 at 9:54 am
YAY! I have been hoping you guys would bring this back! I can’t wait to use it over Thanksgiving!
October 26th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
This dish will bring a whole new meaning to baked pork ‘n’ beans! Love it!
October 29th, 2007 at 10:47 am
I already have this bowl–bought it years ago from another site–and it’s ridiculously cute! I’ve given it as a gift on two occasions, including once when I brought it over with chili dip already inside it. I love it, love it, love it.
October 30th, 2007 at 8:07 am
This is an absolute must have! This would be a great serving dish for many occassions. I have to have it!
November 6th, 2007 at 10:59 am
I just bought this dish and it’s really great-looking. My friends laughed (in a good way) when they saw it at dinner. However, I washed it yesterday before using it the first time and the spoon head broke off the handle, even though I was hand-washing it and I’m not all that strong. Major bummer.
November 18th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
So about a day or two after I left the comment about the broken spoon, a fresh (and strong) one arrived at my door. Thanks so much!
September 12th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
could you possibly send an email notice when cute little pig is back in stock, i would love to order both the condiment dish and this bakeware at the same time. Thanks!