Thanks to HabaneroSuz, who led me to Crate & Barrel and their inexpensive but amply proportioned Bistro Bowl. I stopped by C&B last night and bought one bowl to try out, but now that I’ve had it at home and cradled it lovingly in my arms, I know that this is the bowl for me, unless it turns out to chip easily. I’m kicking myself for not buying more.
Tonight I’m making stir-fried chicken with bok choy and serving it over some Chinese noodles. I will be eating mine from the big bowl while Laurie and Iris will have to make do with whatever cracked and battered china I can rustle up from the credenza.
Mamster, it is because of you I now look for wide mouth bowls in every store I visit.
Me and my wide mouth.
I’m glad that C&B worked out for you, because I was in Seattle Restaurant Supply today (my other suggestion as a potential source) and their wide-mouth bowls were $9.95 each (!) and not nearly as attractive as the C&B bowls.
Now I’m wondering if *I* need to clear a spot in my cabinets for some big, big bowls…
Hi Mamster,
I use big bowls all the time, I had 12, but I gave 4 away and now working with 8.
Korean stores carry many big bowls, usually called bibimbop or nengmyun bowls. It’s a must have item. Nice blog, look forward to your new entries.
-Moose