guacamole bowls

Prepare herbs, spices and sauces the way our ancestors did--with handmade stone tools. Grupon Comonfort presents this unique molcajete or stone mortar, crafted by hand from volcanic basalt in the shape of an upside-down turtle. The pestle, called a tejolote, is used to grind or crush the foodstuffs in the molcajete. The molcajete can also be used as a unique serving dish for salsa or guacamole.

The artisans recommend that the molcajete be "cured" before the first use. To cure the molcajete, place some dried beans, corn or rice in the bowl and grind with the pestle until pulverized. Allow the pulverized grain to sit for 15 minutes. Once this has been done, the molcajete can be hand washed and allowed to dry. This step will ensure that any stone dust remaining from the carving process does not affect the food.

Grupo Comonfort artisans craft this intriguing salsa bowl and plate, hand-carved of volcanic basalt in a labor-intensive process. Enjoy them as decor, or use them to serve traditional Mexican foods.

Prepare herbs, spices and sauces the way our ancestors did--with handmade stone tools. The Comonfort Group presents this heart-shaped basalt bowl, crafted by hand in a labor-intensive process.

The artisans recommend that the bowl be "cured" before the first use. To cure the molcajete, place some dried beans, corn or rice in the bowl and grind with the pestle until pulverized. Allow the pulverized grain to sit for 15 minutes. Once this has been done, the molcajete can be hand washed and allowed to dry. This step will ensure that any stone dust remaining from the carving process does not affect the food.

An avid culinary expert, Tat Yan Soo burrows from custom to design this original pair of bowls. In Bali, most people prefer to serve and eat from banana leaves, because they feel it enhances the flavor. These bowls replicate tradition while their stoneware surface renders them a most versatile kitchen accessory for preparing, cooking and serving meals.

Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Shaped like long canoes, this pair of serving bowls makes the perfect kitchen accessory for presenting dips and other hors d'oeuvres. Balinese artisan Putu Oka Mahendra designs these bowls, which are handcrafted from ceramic and treated with a shiny blue glaze.

Handcrafted of ceramic, two delightful ivy leaves make an excellent addition to your dining room or next get-together. Presented by Penpan, these serving bowls are finished with a crackled green celadon glaze.

This lovely condiment set comes with a rectangular pine wood tray that holds three small ceramic bowls handcrafted and hand-painted in the traditional Talavera style. Mexico's Armando Sobreyra creates this delightful set that is a stylish way to store your spices or serve salsa, guacamole and more.