Reviewing the Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker

I recently purchased the Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker and I have been enjoying fresh popped popcorn since. The Whirley Pop is a stove-top popper that helps me pop nearly all of the kernels without burning. I despise the smell of burnt popcorn. With the Whirley Pop I am again enjoying making great popcorn at home. 

Whirley Pop 6 qt Aluminum Popcorn Popper

The Whirley Pop is a stove-top popcorn pan. The wood handle remains cool and the popper pops the corn evenly due to the crank handle that comes through the wooden handle and out of the end farthest from the heat. After you add the oil and popcorn to the inside of the pan, you spin the crank non-stop. That crank is attached to a stir wire that keeps the popcorn kernels moving and prevents burning. In approximately 3 - 5 minutes, the popcorn is finished and ready to enjoy.

I ordered the Whirley Pop red aluminum 6 quart popper. There are other versions available: Stainless Steel, Copper Plated Stainless steel, black aluminum and pink aluminum. Of course, the stainless steel versions are more expensive. I purchased the red aluminum becaust I like red and because I wasn't sure I would like the popper so I didn't want to invest more initially.

The Whirley Pop lid latches onto the "bowl" portion of the pan. The lid is hinged on two halves, making it easy to pour the fresh-popped treat out of the pan.

Isn't Microwave Popcorn Easier?

Yes, microwave popcorn is much easier. We use microwave popcorn at work daily (as treats for the children). And I can't help but notice how much trash the microwave popcorn creates. Besides, at home with the Whirley Pop, I am able to:

• pop corn during a power outage
• adjust the amount - a small serving just for me or a large batch for guests or for later
• buy large jars or bags of popcorn rather than individual packaged servings
• buy different styles of popcorn kernel varieties - ladyfinger, mushroom, blue, white, yellow, extra large and more.
• I can keep a variety of salts and spices on hand and have a variety of flavored popcorn

I prefer stove-top popcorn for those reasons. But I am abysmal at using a pan with a lid and shaking it until the corn pops. With that style of stove-top popping, I always create a mess or burn the popcorn. I do not have a glasstop stove, but if I did I could still use the Whirley Pop safely as the pan sits still and the crank does all of the work.

Frankly, I think most of all, I like the retro appearance of the Whirley Pop. I think it reminds me of the ice cream makers of my childhood.

Whirleypopshop.com - Wabash Valley Farms, Indiana

On their website you can find page after page of Whirley Pop pans (including information on engraving handles), gift sets, popcorn kernel varieties, salts, oils, and fun popcorn bowls.

Whirley Pop also has a store on Amazon under Wabash Valley Farms. I ordered mine on Amazon to take advantage of the Amazon Prime free shipping. 

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Our Sam wrote a review on why he does not use single package microwave popcorn (the chemicals) and instead used an air popper until recently. If you would prefer to pop your popcorn in the microwave but aren't sure what popper to use, you should take a peek at his Microwave Popcorn Popper Review.

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Copycat Pronto Pup or Corn Dog Maker at Home Reviewed

We love going to the fair!  One of the biggest reasons we love the fair, is the food, especially Pronto Pups.  The first stop we make when we enter the fairgrounds, is the Pronto Pup food truck.  If we attend a festival or specialty show and see the Pronto Pup food truck, we make a beeline to it immediately.  Forget the show, we need a Pronto Pup!

We didn't get to go to the fair this past fall and we felt a tremendous loss by not getting our annual Pronto Pup.  Well, okay, calling it a "tremendous loss" might be exaggerating a bit, but having a 40+ year tradition interrupted, does leave one feeling unsettled.  We simply needed a Pronto Pup to center our universe back on its axis.  And, horror of all horrors, we had not attended any shows or festivals in months.  We were, most definitely, feeling deprived.

When shopping for Christmas gifts this year, I spotted a corn dog maker on Amazon.  I added it to my wishlist so I could think about it.  I did not believe there was any way a homemade Pronto Pup could live up to the taste of the fair delicacy.  I honestly believed they must be deep fried to have the right texture and flavor.  I feared a Pronto Pup made in an electric gadget at home would be a great disappointment.  However, after my husband said he wished he had a Pronto Pup for the trillionth time since fall, I was determined to find one for him.  With no upcoming local events that would offer a Pronto Pup, I became more desperate and decided to try the electric corn dog maker.

Yowsers, I'm glad I did!  The half-sized Pronto Pups made in the electric corn dog maker were delicious.  Almost as good as going to the fair, although I haven't figured out how to get the Ferris Wheel here for the full fair experience. 

MasterChef Corn Dog Maker - Electric Nonstick Baker

 MasterChef Corn Dog Maker-Electric Nonstick Kitchen Baker, Hot Dogs on Stick, Cheese Mozzarella Sticks, Cake Pops, BBQ -Recipes +50 SkewersCheck PriceThe corn dog maker is distributed under several brand names.  I opted for the MasterChef brand because it had the best reviews and came with 50 skewers.  Including the skewers with the baker, allowed me to get started immediately.  

I was not thrilled with the recipe included with the maker because it called for pancake mix.  I thought pancake mix would make the batter too sweet for the authentic Pronto Pup taste I wanted to recreate.  I sought out a Pronto Pup copycat batter recipe and it sounded perfect as I read through the ingredients.  Since this was our first test, I decided to make a batter recipe of both types, the one that came with the maker and the copycat recipe.  After my family had tried both, the copycat recipe was unanimously chosen as the best.  However, to be fair, the pancake mix recipe tasted good, even though it was sweeter, and required less ingredients to make, but it was much thinner than the copycat batter.  We all preferred the thicker coating on the hot dogs.

It is very easy to make the Pronto Pups.  

1. Make the batter recipe
2. Preheat the maker - wait for the green light to come on & indicate that the maker is ready
3. Spray the trays with a non-stick spray  (I wipe off excess spray before adding food.  It just needs a light coating)
   
4. Simply cut the hot dogs in half
5. Insert a skewer into each half 
   
6. Dip the hot dogs into the batter, covering them fully
7. Lay the battered hot dogs on the maker plate with the sticks aligned in the depressions on the side 
8. Spoon a small amount of batter on the top of each hot dog
9. Close the maker lid and cook for 3 minutes
10. Open the lid, turn the hot dogs and cook for 3 more minutes
11. Remove your cooked Pronto Pups/corn dogs and serve  

 

Pronto Pup Batter Copycat Recipe

I am including the recipe here for the copycat Pronto Pup batter so you don't have to go on a separate search.  Since there are several recipes online, I thought it best to share the one that we used.  I wouldn't want any Pronto Pup lovers to be disappointed.

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup cornmeal (white or yellow)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 Tablespoons shortening
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk

 

Instructions 

1. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and dry mustard.  Mix well. 
2. Add the shortening and cut it into the mixture using fork until the mixture becomes a fine crumble. 
3. In a separate bowl, mix egg and milk together. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture.  Stir until smooth (batter will be thick).

 

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Blue Diamond Frying Pan, Review

I was browsing the cookware isle in our local grocery store, just to see what might be new. One of the things that caught my attention were the words on a package of a Blue Diamond Frying Pan. PFAS and PFOA-Free. They had my attention. The package also said, Toxin-Free coating - free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium. I was sold!

I had been working on using more environmentally friendly items. I did a quick lookup on Amazon, and most customers were pretty happy with their purchase. I bought an 10" one on that very shopping trip.

The company says that this metal utensil safe surface with diamond-infused ceramic nonstick cooks food faster than those made with copper. They are most definitely right!

On my first use of the Blue Diamond frying pan, I set the heater knob on the setting that I had used for my previous frying pan. Pretty quickly I heard the sizzling. Whoa. I quickly turned it down to around two, and that is the setting that I have used since. With my previous frying pan, I usually put the heat setting around 4. So in about half the time and around half the heat, I had my breakfast cooked rather quickly. I was and am still very impressed.

I usually fry my eggs only in a little bit of olive oil. When I include some fresh spinach, I use less oil, with a little bit of water, and sauté the spinach first and then add the eggs. It comes out great every time. When I cooked the fresh asparagus in it, I even had to turn the temperature knob down to below two. I also covered the pan with a 10 inch lid that I had on hand; it cooked in under 10 minutes.

Other pluses listed on the web page include warp control, oven and broiler safe up to 600 degrees F, dishwasher safe, and has an ergonomic handle. It works on most stove tops, but is not compatible with the induction stove top.

You can purchase this skillet to match your kitchen decor. The color choices include, blue, black, gray, pink, turquoise, red, and white.

Pan size choices are 8", 10", 12", and 14". The twelve inch pan apparently comes with a choice of no lid or no lid, with a price difference for with lid. Customers for the most part weren't as impressed with the 14 inch pan size. For one, it is very large; it's quite a bit bigger than the burner. And one was missing part of the coating.

I use an Oxo nylon flexible pancake turner when using the pan, and the finish of the pan continues to look as good as when I first used it. Here is a link for the pancake turner. https://amzn.to/4gutPCV

Overall I am very pleased with mine. I can't comment on the pan's versatility; I haven't used it in the oven, nor have I used any other pan in the oven. However I am happy with my purchase and with how I use it.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, they are available on Amazon.

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Stainless Steel Batter Dispenser for Pancakes, Cake Pops & More Reviewed

I recently purchased the Shoxil 20 oz Pancake Batter Dispenser to use with my new Pancake Puff Maker and it works perfectly.  Because it was so easy to handle, I decided to try it when making pancakes on my griddle.  

This batter dispenser is truly awesome!

The dispenser is available in two sizes, 20 or 40 ounce.  I purchased the smaller 20 ounce size because the other customer reviews indicated that the smaller size was large enough for one recipe of pancake batter.  It is highly unlikely that I would ever need the larger size simply because I could just add more batter to the dispenser as needed.  When filled, the smaller size will be lighter weight too.  

Previously when making pancakes, I used my glass mixing bowl with a spout for pouring the batter, but I found this batter dispenser to be easier to stop the flow of batter.  Plus, I have always been concerned about touching my glass bowl to a hot griddle.  That has never happened, but it is still a concern.  

The stainless steel batter dispenser is lighter than the glass bowl and much easier to balance over the hot griddle.

 

Features of the Stainless Steel Batter Dispenser 

 20oz Batter DispenserCheck PriceIn addition to being lightweight, there are several other attributes of the batter dispenser that I really like. 

• Stainless Steel is anti-rust
  
• 4 Silicone Nozzles in varying sizes to alter flow
• Handle   
  
• Squeeze Trigger to start & stop flow
  
• Resting Stand included
• Durable
  
• Dishwasher Safe

I haven't had the opportunity to try my new batter dispenser on cupcakes, muffins, or my mini cheesecakes yet, but I expect it will make pouring batter evenly into all of the mini cupcake pans much easier.  I am definitely looking forward to using this dispenser on other baked treats.

  

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Stonewall Kitchen Pancake Puff Maker - Cake Pop Maker Reviewed

Cake pops have been around for a long time, but I never considered making them with pancake batter and filling them with jam until I discovered the Stonewall Kitchen Pancake Puff Maker.  By naming it a puff maker, instead of a cake pop maker, the maker grabbed my attention while Christmas shopping this past year.  I purchased one for myself and one for all of my siblings.  

My sister-in-law in North Carolina was the first to try out her Christmas gift.  That may be because she opened it as soon as it arrived, plus she loves to cook.  Like me, she loves new kitchen gadgets.  Since she had a Christmas luncheon to attend the following day, she perused the included cookbook, and selected a recipe to try the following day.  She made several batches for the party.  She used the vanilla cake recipe in the cookbook but decorated the batches with different toppings.  She covered some with a chocolate glaze (recipe also included in the cookbook) and decorated them with sprinkles.  She put confectioners sugar on some and cinnamon sugar on another batch.  Not only did she report that they were fun and easy to make, but the guests loved them.  I did laugh when she told me that she had to beg to snatch a few for my brother since she neglected to leave some behind at home for him.  By the way, my sister-in-law calls the puff maker her donut hole maker since the vanilla puffs with glaze that she made looks and tastes like donut holes. 

I waited for my "now experienced puff maker" sister-in-law to come for a visit before New Years to try my new puff maker.  I wanted to make the pancake puffs for breakfast and she was more than willing to jump right in and "play".  We made some plain pancake puffs to cover with pancake syrup and we filled some with jam.  They were delicious!  

Since we used teaspoons to put the batter and the filling in the maker reservoirs, I went in search of a batter dispenser and jelly dispensers so I could work faster.  The batter starts cooking as soon as it hits the maker reservoirs which caused some of our puffs to brown more on the bottom.  They didn't burn, but being able to work faster with less mess around the edges of the reservoir cups appealed to me. 

My Pancake Puffs filled with Blueberry Jam are not as pretty as the puffs on the front of the box, but they were quite tasty!

The Stonewall Kitchen Pancake Puff Maker

Along with the pancake puff maker, I included a can of the Stonewall Kitchen Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix and a jar of the Stonewall Kitchen Wild Maine Blueberry Jam.  We have previously used the pancake mix and the blueberry jam, so I was confident that those products would be excellent choices for making the puffs.  Those are the products I used when making the pancake puffs featured above.

Features of the Stonewall Kitchen Pancake Puff Maker

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• Non-stick baking plates
  
• Power on and ready lights
• Locking Lid Latch
  
• Non-skid rubber feet
• Bake 12 puffs in 4 - 6 minutes
• Includes fork tool
• Includes puff cooling tray stand  
• Includes treat sticks
  
• Recipe Cookbook included
• Wipe Clean - do not immerse in water
  

How to Make Pancake Puffs

• Mix batter
• Release the lid latch and open the puff maker
  
• Coat the nonstick surfaces and reservoirs with vegetable oil or cooking spray
  
• Preheat puff maker with lid closed
  
• When ready light is green, fill puff maker reservoirs*
• Close the lid
• Cook for 5 minutes
• Use the fork tool to remove the hot puffs & set on cooling tray
• Add glaze & decorations if desired

* If you want to bake filled puffs, add batter, then jam or filling and top with more batter.  Each section should be approximately 1/3 of the reservoir.  Try not to overfill the reservoirs.

By the way, none of my puffs looked like the ones on the box.  The bottoms of mine were all browner than the tops.  It doesn't matter to me, but I wouldn't want to mislead our readers.

 

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In the introduction, I mentioned that I sought out a batter dispenser.  I am thrilled with my choice which is featured below.  It worked perfectly using the smallest silicone funnel that came with the dispenser.

Stonewall Kitchen Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, 16 Ounces

Shoxil 20oz Pancake Batter Dispenser, Multi-Caliber Stainless Steel Funnel Cake Dispenser with Stand Great for Pancakes, Cupcakes or Any Baked Goods

Stonewall Kitchen Gourmet Wild Maine Blueberry Jam, Bursting with Tiny, Hand Raked Maine Blueberries, Made in USA, Comes in Beautiful Jar, 3.75 oz

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Cleaning my Grill with Easy-Off Oven Cleaner - Reviewed

 

Keeping my grill in top condition ensures my grilling is always a hit. I have a Char-Griller Smokin Champ, a combination smoker, and a charcoal grill.

Over time, grease, charred bits, and food residue can build up, affecting the food's taste and the grill's performance.

I have discovered that Easy-Off oven cleaner is not only for cleaning your oven but also very effective in cleaning my grill.

Easy-Off is known for its ability to break down stubborn grease and grime. It's specifically designed for tough kitchen jobs, making it perfect for cleaning grills.

Safety First: Here is What You'll Need

Make sure you follow all the safety instructions on the can.

• Easy-Off oven cleaner (I use the Heavy Duty version)
• Rubber gloves to protect your hands
• A sponge or grill brush ( I use a Scrub Daddy)
• A bucket of warm water for rinsing
• Paper towels of cloth

After spraying the Easy-Off Heavy Duty I let it set for about an hour. Then, I use the scrub daddy and warm water to wipe out the grease. After I have all of the grease cleaned out I use the paper towels to wipe it dry. There is no doubt about it, this is a messy job but, the results are satisfying and it works well.

This was my cooking chamber in my grill before I cleaned it with Easy-Off oven cleaner.

Here is my cooking chamber after I cleaned it. 

After cleaning, I wiped the cooking chamber and grill grates with cooking oil and added a chimney full of hot charcoal. I closed the lid to let the temperature rise to 500 degrees. 

Then, let the grill cool naturally. This process is to reseason the grill, and the grates to prevent rust. I do this because the grates are cast iron and the cooking chamber is all metal.

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Bella Essentials Electric Griddle - Review

 Sometimes when cooking for a crowd you need some additional cooking space. We find this especially true when our kids and grandchildren are visiting. 

 Fran bought this Bella Essentials electric griddle to help solve this problem. This griddle is a versatile, user-friendly kitchen appliance designed to make cooking a breeze.

Bella Electric Griddle Design and Quality:

This griddle is a sleek, modern design with a non-stick cooking surface that ensures easy food release and easy, cleanup. 

The 10 x 16 cooking surface is large enough to prepare multiple items simultaneously, making it ideal for a large family breakfast. The griddle features a sturdy base with non-slip feet for stability.

Key Features:

Non-Stick Coating: Even foods like pancakes and eggs slide off easily.

Adjustable Temperature Control: With a temperature range of up to 400 degrees, the adjustable control dial allows precise cooking for a variety of dishes.

Drip Tray: The removable drip tray collects excess grease and makes for easy cleanup.

Cool-Touch Handles: The heat-resistant handles ensure safe handling during and after cooking.

Even Heating: The griddle heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly preventing hot spots to ensure consistent results.

Pros:

The Non-Stick Cooking Surface

Even Heating

Adjustable Temperature

Removable Drip Tray

Cons:

The cord length is a bit short which may limit placement options in some kitchens

Due to the size, finding a storage space in smaller kitchens can be a challenge.

We have a space on our counter with an outlet easily accessible, and we have a shelf in our basement for storage. 

So, for us, the pros outweigh the cons. The Bella griddle is a helpful kitchen appliance when cooking for a crowd in our house.

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The Bella Essentials 10 x 16 Griddle is reasonably priced on Amazon and a great addition to your kitchen

BELLA Electric Griddle with Crumb Tray - Smokeless Indoor Grill, Nonstick Surface, Adjustable Temperature Control Dial & Cool-touch Handles, 10" x 16", Black

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Tall Domed Glass Cake Plate Reviewed

I bake a homemade 3 layer German Chocolate cake several times each year.  It is my husband's favorite cake, so it is most often the cake of choice for special occasions, like his birthday or our anniversary.

For years, I have complained that my domed cake plate is not quite tall enough to cover the 3 tiered frosted cake.  It easily covers 2 tier cakes, but not 3 tiers.  

I have casually looked around for a taller domed cake plate.  I have found a few at antique stores, but until recently I had not found one that was inexpensive.  Surprisingly enough, I found it on Amazon.com.  I used the tall domed cake plate on his birthday for the first time this year and I am thrilled with the height of the dome.  What I did not anticipate is that the dome is more narrow and will not accommodate the removable separate cake plate that I normally use.  Until I can find a smaller removable cake plate, I will simply put the cake directly on the pedestal cake plate under the dome. 

As you can see in the photo, the taller dome is perfect for the taller cake. 

My 2 Cake Plates Together -
The Shorter Original Beside the New Taller Dome Cake Plate

 

Glass Cake Stand with Dome Lid 

Libbey Selene Glass Cake Stand with Dome Lid, Elegant Curved Footed Glass Cake Holder, Covered Cake Stand, Versatile Glass Dome

The cake stand and dome are sold together. I really love the ball grip on the top of the dome that matches the ball on the base of the pedestal.  They make a very elegant display and presentation for a delicious dessert without being overpowering.

Because it is glass, it is heavier than my acrylic cake plate, but that weight also gives it more stability when sitting on a table.  It isn't as likely to slide if someone bumps the table.

I measured the interior side of the tall dome and it is 5.25" tall.  The width of the dome is 10.25".  By comparison, my original dome is 4.25" tall and 11" wide.  It is amazing how much difference an inch can make for cake top clearance, especially if the cake is decorated.

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DASH Everyday Stand Mixer Review

Ready to downsize? Has the stand mixer become a counter hog? A kitchen tool that can be decorated but is too heavy to move? Looking for a smaller or mini stand mixer? The Everyday Stand Mixer by DASH is a mini mixer with six speeds and a 3 quart bowl with a retro look. 

The Dash Everyday includes a set of beaters and a set of dough hooks along with a book of directions and recipes. Six colors are available: black, aqua, cream, pink, red and white accented with silver trim.

Weight

The weight or lack of is one of my favorite features of the mixer. So easy to move on the counter. So easy to store under the counter. The power the mixer generates with such a light weight is quite unexpected!

Convenience

The light weight of the Everyday stand mixer was a major factor in my consideration of a mini stand mixer. The prior stand mixer was heavy and needed alot of space on the counter. The space the Everyday stand mixer needs is minimal.

Measuring in at 1.93 pounds for the DASH Everyday compared to 25 pounds for the well known brand 5 QT stand mixer, the Everyday is so easy to move and store whether on the counter or in a kitchen cabinet. The low weight is my favorite feature of the Everyday mixer,

Sound

The DASH is very loud. The reviews mentioned the unit is loud. It is. Not so loud to need earplugs, but definitely loud enough to prevent conversation.

Again, no comparison between the big name brands. My five quart model was not whisper quiet; but a conversation could be held in close proximity while the mixer was working. 

Construction

The look of the mixer is pleasant to the eye. Sleek and minimal. The exterior and buttons are plastic; the buttons are push buttons which do require a bit of labor to push.

Cost 

Apples to oranges stereotype comparison. $449 for the 5 qt namebrand stand mixer vs $49 for the Everyday mixer.

Performance

I have been experimenting with recipes I have made for years in the higher priced stand mixers; so does the Everyday get the job done. It has and it does. Is the process as streamlined or as quiet as the name brand stand mixers? No. 

The speed of the mixer is very very fast! At times the mixer does seem a bit out of control with the speed, but the stability has been solid thus far.

Reviews

The reviewers were correct. As a consumer the information is easily accessible so I was not surprised regarding the features. I highly recommend sifting through the reviews particularly if you are downsizing from the larger capacity big name brand to this mixer. 

I purchased the Everyday with the hopes it would feel a void between the large steel stand mixers and hand mixersf. The Everyday did mix dough and recipes which require a long mixing time such as meringue with ease.

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Reviewing My Love of Polish Pottery and Where I Shop

Polish Pottery is a type of folk art stoneware that originated in the early 1800s and was believed to be inspired by a peacock feather. It is made of the clay that is unique to that region in Boleslawiec and hand-painted using brushes and sponges. The firing temperatures result in a stoneware that is durable and resistant to chipping, cracking, and fading. I absolutely love Polish Pottery.

my new soup bowl #C38

My desire to collect Polish Pottery began decades ago.  I first saw the stoneware at a festival; I believe at the National Apple Harvest Festival in Pennsylvania. I fell in love with the bright colors instantly. The pieces are pricey (especially related to my budget back then) but I was able to purchase a small blue, white, and yellow bowl that I thought I would use for trinkets on my dresser top.  I treated that little ceramic bowl with care as I did not yet understand how incredibly durable polish pottery is. Over the years that bowl has stored trinkets, served dipping sauces, and has been a water bowl for my little quail in the winter time when it is so cold that their regular water bottles have frozen and they need a drink while I'm defrosting their bottles. The shine and paint on this first bowl is as bright and beautiful as the day I purchased it all those years ago.

two of my small ice cream bowls

Previously, I thought the only way that I could buy my annual piece of Polish Pottery was to either attend festivals that included handcrafted items booths and Polish Pottery vendors. This past year at the National Apple Harvest Festival I sought out that booth, Gettysburg Polish Pottery, and was thrilled to be able to buy a large bowl. I believe it is listed as a cereal bowl but I feel that it is larger than what I usually think of as cereal bowls. To me, it is a large pasta bowl. Or a bowl for a large serving of chili on a cold winter day.

I was planning to buy another bowl of that size soon. So I reached out to Gettysburg Polish Pottery on their social media sites. I did not know how to determine the correct number or name of my bowl. I received an immediate answer and help finding the item number of my bowl. My bowl is a "C38". I was equipped to order another bowl that is the same size. 

The wonderful thing about Polish Pottery is that you can order all of your items in the same paint style. You can build an entire serving set that matches. OR you can do as I do, and order single pieces in the colors and prints that appeal to you in any given moment. 

I believe that Gettysburg Polish Pottery does mail orders. But I had planned to drive up to their store or mail order my next piece. Then one day, while randomly browsing Amazon, I found a Polish Pottery C38 bowl in the same design as that very first bowl I purchased. 

Honestly, I was a bit concerned with ordering a popular, handcrafted item from Amazon. I once thought I was ordering two boxes of authentic Mason Jars and instead received two single jars, of thin glass, from China. But even with that adventure in the back of my mind, I ordered a Polish Pottery bowl from the Polish Pottery Gallery Amazon Store. 

I am THRILLED with my purchase. The bowl was packed (stuffed with paper to pad it - not styrofoam) and boxed in a way that prevented breaking. It is (as far as I can tell) an authentic Polish Pottery item.  They advertise their pieces as "certified Quality 1". And best of all, it is hand-painted in that design that I first fell in love with. 

Searching the Polish Pottery Gallery on Amazon

If you know the number of the piece you are looking for, you can search for that on the Polish Pottery Gallery Amazon store. When I searched for my bowl, using just it's number "C38", this is the variety of  my bowls they currently have available. 

insert included with my order

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