The Wild Kitchen
New Stockists
May 08, 2019 • Molly McGuire
We always get excited when we get an order from a new retail store to carry our line. So busy that we get to work right away cutting and carving out the pieces that will soon make their way to a new home, that we sometimes forget to post the list of "Where to Buy our Goods". Sorted by state are the new retailers from March and April. Liz & Addie 4106 Idlewild Ave North Little Rock AR A Well Stocked Home 412 First Street Woodland CA Hello Penngrove 407 Ronsheimer Road Penngrove CA Highland Springs Ranch & Inn 10600...
Enamelware is Pretty Hot
April 26, 2019 • Molly McGuire
Enamelware—a utilitarian kitchen material that fell out of favor around the mid-20th century thanks to the proliferation of plastic—has recently come back in style, gracing the shelves of chic shops such as Anthropologie. You might associate enamelware, consisting of metal base forms (cups, pots, etc.) that have been coated in porcelain enamel, with retro kitchens. Or perhaps it evokes memories of childhood camping trips—because it’s light, portable and easy to clean, it’s a favored product among outdoor enthusiasts. But incredibly, the process of enameling has been traced as far back as ancient Egypt and China! Enamel can be applied to...
When Wood Looks Like Marble: Inside Spalting
December 12, 2018 • tim mcguire
Ever wonder what's going on behind those beautiful marbled streaks of black running through an otherwise light colored wooden piece? Our in-house spoonmaker, Tim, describes some of the science behind spalting, what makes spalted pieces special, and breaks it all down for us in a quick and interesting read. Sometimes the root cause or aftermath of a tree’s death can create an awe-inspiring look for a finished product. Take, for example, a process intertwined with tree death called spalting, which can create odd pigmentation, such as light green or pink streaks and splotches, “bleach” darker wood to light brown or...
6 Things We Learned Testing Natural Dish Soap
November 18, 2018 • Molly McGuire
I'm going to be honest. I love my Dawn dish soap in the classic blue bottle. We have a bustling family of five, two businesses, and six pets, and our dishes pile up high. There's no time for products that don't work. So when I took home a bottle of Opulent Blends Dish Soap, I really hoped that it would perform well. We're selling it at the store, after all. But I also held my breath. Here's what I found to be true... 1. The ingredient list really is all natural. Since the term "natural" isn't actually regulated, there's no...