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The use of wood to make bowls predates writing. Wood is attractive, and it can be finished in a variety of ways. It's quite easy to work, and it is far from expensive. Wooden bowls have been found in early graves. The use of wood for serving salad is a natural extension of their prolonged use by man in general, particularly with regard to food preparation. In this light, there isn't any formal "history" of the use of wood for a salad bowl. As the bowls look good, are easy to make, don't cost an arm and a leg, and can be easily cleaned and stored in the contemporary home, it may be that designers and manufacturers started making more of them and "pushing" them on the public over the last half century. But wooden bowls can be purchased on eBay that date back well over a century. The history of the wooden salad bowl is probably indistinguishable from the (broader) history of the wooden bowl, save for the last 40 to 60 years. The Japanese exported a lot of wooden products to the U.S. during that Asian nation's recovery following World War II. This may have led the "revolution" to "bring wood back" into more general use in the kitchen.
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What did northwest Americans live in?
Little wooden bowls that looked toilets
Which NFL team win the most Super Bowls in NFL history?
the Pittsburgh steelers because they have won 6 super bowls
Who played bowls in spanish armada history?
sir francais drake and som1 else
How many Super Bowls have been won by the AFC in history?
Of the first 44 Super Bowls, 21 have been won by an AFC team and 23 by a NFC team.
Who are the only two starting quarterbacks to win four Super Bowls in NFL history?
Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana are the only two starting quarterbacks to win four Super Bowls in NFL history.
What was the first known oil or sealant used on wooden salad bowls?
pork fat
Where can you buy salad bowl finish?
Wooden salad bowls can be located and purchased at a number of places, both online and offline. A few places that one can purchase wooden salad bowls include: eBay, Macy's, Casa, Wal-mart, and Target.
Is it safe to eat hot foods from wooden bowls?
no you cant. the wooden bowl would just burn
What types of wood may be used to make salad bowls?
This question reminds me of a trip I took with an old boyfriend. We motored all over Upstate New York and Vermont looking for the right wooden salad bowl because his brother had "stolen" his during the last holiday meal.I guess it's debatable but teak is always a good one. Any very hard, tropical wood works well for salad bowls. Make sure you never submerge them in water, you rub oil on them after using, and keep them from becoming too dry or they'll crack.
Where can one learn to make wooden bowls?
There are many resources online to buy hand crafted wooden bowls. Art sites like Etsy have several handmade wooden bowls at great prices. Other sites like Amazon or WoodenBowlShop are great choices as well.
Where to buy mineral oil for reconditioning salad bowls?
Ikea
Are wooden salad bowls healthy?
Not really, since most of them cannot be submersed in water, in order to be thoroughly washed. Also, water (and other things) can penetrate through the wood, allowing bacteria to breed (since it's not possible to wash it out). If you really want to use a wooden salad bowl, try lining it with cling-film/cellopane or aluminum foil before use.
Where can one purchase some salad bowls?
Salad bowls are a very common item. It can be purchased at any grocery store or mass merchandise store such as Walmart, Target, K-Mart, Kroger or Sears.
What did northwest Americans live in?
Little wooden bowls that looked toilets
How do you arrange soup bowls on a table?
When setting the table for a meal in which soup is the first course, the soup bowls are placed on top of the dinner plate. (Or on top of the salad plate, which is already on top of the dinner plate if salad is to follow the soup.)
What is the proper dish to serve Caesar salad?
The proper dish to serve Caesar Salad in is a large wooden salad bowl.The proper dish to serve Caesar Salad with could be any meat, seafood or pasta.
Is tung oil safe for salad bowls?
As the source of tung oil is a nut, people with nut allergies often report adverse reactions to contact with (or even the odour of) tung oil. Reactions can be severe in some cases. While tung oil has been used for many centuries as a finish for kitchen items such as wooden bowls and cutting boards, some individuals must avoid its use.
