That Pig Has Style
October 27th, 2007
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. Hence, our newest offering - an adorable three-legged pig shaped salsa or condiment dish.
It’s the perfect size for dips, or olives, or nuts. Really, the possibilities are endless. My favorite is to make smaller individual sized artichoke dips in this little guy…as you can bake in the oven and pull it out ready to serve.
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.
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™ pig shaped salsa dish and spoom with; 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: 6.25"x4"x2.5′
- - 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! Great for cocktail parties!
- - Gorgeous gift-wrapping available.
Discuss this item (8 comments)
“I have the Pig Shaped Serving Dish, and this smaller matching dish has come in so handy as an accompanying piece. I get compliments every time I use it - even my grandaughter loves it!”
Varien
October 29th, 2007 at 10:33 am
Where is it possible to buy this product offline?
November 15th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
what!! i’m chilean and i was looking for something to buy in this web…how incredible to find a pomaire’s pig here!
i made some dishes in the oven with a big pig!!
good product, unique!!
November 15th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
(i made a mistake…recipies, not dishes…sorry…)
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:21 am
Can I just tell you how much I love this little piggy? It’s adorable…very earthy looking and it’s great for salsa or guacamole or any condiment for that matter. When not in use, he sits on a shelf in my kitchen as a decorative piece. Love it!
May 7th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I love, love, love the pomaire pieces you guys have offered. This little pig is the perfect size for condiments or appetizers and I agree with Liz - it works wonderfully as a decorative piece as well!
June 11th, 2008 at 9:31 am
This salsa bowl is the cutest thing ever! A fantastic conversation starter at parties everyone always asks where it got it at.
August 20th, 2008 at 11:11 am
This serving dish is great for when I have guests over for dinner. I have my special guacamole dish that goes perfectly with the cute little piggy.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
What is the size of the salsa/condinment server? Ounces?