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Enjoy Salad Days with Our Wooden Plates and Bowls
October 2nd, 2024Eco-Friendly Entertaining at its Finest with Acaciaware Experience the charm of sustainability with Acaciaware’s hand-carved wooden plates and bowls. Each item is skillfully crafted from a single piece of eco-friendly Acacia wood by our adept artisans. Their elegant design and generous size make them the perfect serving pieces for all events – from indoor gatherings…
Artisan Aqua Swirl Recycled Glass
October 2nd, 2024Aqua Swirl Artisan Glass made in Mexico Sustainable style for weekend entertaining. We’ve mixed a beautiful batch of fresh lime margaritas to serve in our handcrafted glass from Mexico. Artisan blown glassware in gorgeous swirls of white and aqua. Our Favorite Fresh Lime Margarita Cocktail ingredients: 1.5 oz Patron Silver Tequila 1 oz Citronge Orange…
Sustainable Style for Indoors and Outdoors
October 2nd, 2024RECYCLED ARTISAN BLUE RIM GLASS AND SUSTAINABLE ACACIA WOOD ICED CITRUS TEA AND SNACKS Easy and delicious. Brew a big pot of good tea to your liking – our favorite is loose leaf Assam tea for a pure robust flavor. Let it cool. Fill our blue rim recycled glass pitcher with ice cubes – about…
The History of Glassblowing in Tonalá Mexico
September 6th, 2024The history of Tonalá, Jalisco, in the context of glassblowing, is a fascinating journey that intertwines with the rich artisanal traditions of Mexico. Tonalá, located in the state of Jalisco, is renowned for its vibrant arts and crafts culture, with glassblowing being a significant part of its heritage. Here’s an overview of the history and…
California Avocados
August 9th, 2023California’s avocado season has just begun and is one of the most anticipated times for any foodie. As a California native, I look forward to the Spring and Summer months because of our beautiful weather and most importantly because of the delicious avocados. From Spring to Summer, avocados are the perfect transition into the warmer…
The Wooden Cooking Spoon and Why You Should Care
April 15th, 2023If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give much thought to the humble wooden spoon. After all, it’s just a spoon, right? Well, as it turns out, there’s a lot more to this kitchen staple than meets the eye. Let’s take a closer look at the history of the wooden cooking spoon and find…
The Perpetual Salad Dressing
April 26th, 2021Perpetual Salad Dressing – Tasty Salad Tip As you might already be able to tell from our blog, I love giving out my best tips on making the tastiest salads. Here is another one of my favorite closely-guarded recipes I call my “Perpetual Salad Dressing”—it’s perpetual because you never run out! As you use the…
Sushi: More Than Raw Fish
March 1st, 2021There is More to Sushi Than Raw Fish Sushi came into existence around the second century A.D. when there was a need to keep meat preserved and fresh without the availability of advanced machines, like refrigerators. Thus, the inventors came up with an idea to wrap the fish in rice. Several myths regard sushi as just simple raw…