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Dish it out
Serving bowls are uniquely designed and come in many styles and colors to serve up anything you can dish out! To get the most use out of a serving bowl, choose styles that are good looking enough for entertaining, yet durable enough to withstand everyday use. Ceramic or glass bowls are a good choice and are dishwasher and microwave safe.
You may want a serving bowl with a broad, low shape to show off the beauty and bounty of the food inside. Or a small glass bowl with a rimless design for pickles or condiments. Another good idea is to get a matching set of serving bowls so your table has a uniform look. Here are some general sizes of serving bowls you may want to have on hand:
Small bowl, 10 inch diameter
Medium bowl, 12 inch diameter
Large bowl, 14 inch diameter
Mix it up
Mixing bowls are another must have. Durable plastic mixing bowls feature a non-slip base for stability when stirring or mixing. Glass mixing bowls can double as serving bowls, so you may want get a set of plastic mixing bowls and a set of glass mixing bowls. Many mixing bowls have a convenient spout for easy pouring, so you can measure and pour in one step. Mixing bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe and nest for easy storage. They typically come in sets of three in these sizes:
2 1/2 quart mixing bowl
3 1/2 quart mixing bowl
4 1/2 quart mixing bowl
Dessert anyone?
For entertaining, you'll want to have glass and crystal bowls on hand. Glass bowls are simple yet versatile and are great for serving nuts, candy, fruit cups, or sorbet. Richly colored glass bowls in two toned designs make your table more vibrant. Or, indulge yourself and your guests with crystal serving bowls. Dessert looks even more tempting in a crystal bowl dessert cup.
The center of it all
Create an instant centerpiece with a bowl full of oranges or other fresh fruit. Antique style bowls, or bowls with gently scalloped edges make a great looking centerpiece. Antique wooden dough bowls have become desired collectibles, used for kneading bread or as quaint centerpieces.
You can never have too many bowls!
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