When I was little, my mom had a big blue melamine bowl we used for making cookies and things in. She also had some corning ware ones and I think a glass one and a metal one. But I LOVED the blue one and would never let her get rid of it, even after it cracked. Now she used it as a fruit bowl!
Since living here, I've had a hard time finding bowls that capture that same feeling for me. I know it's a bit silly and certainly not a major issue in my life but the glass and ceramic bowls readily available here were, well, just bowls.
For my bridal shower, I got lots of gift certs for Crate and Barrel and I found a great set of colored bowls. I bought them and brought them over in my suitcase. I ADORE them and I know that one day, I'll have kids who can't wait to make chocolate chip cookies (whether here or in the US) in the fun colored bowls.
Well, I just got the new Lakeland catalogue and guess what??? They have the bowls! So, if any of you are as silly as I am, you can get some, too! Aside from mixing, they are great for serving in. Their only fault is that they are not microwave safe. But I rarely use the nuker so it's no big deal for me.
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