Some of the most beautiful objects in my kitchen are also the most useful.
I am talking about my white china bowls, of which the one above is my most recent acquisition.

White china is the most perfect foil for all fruit, vegetables and salads.

Lettuce looks far greener and fresher than in wood or glass, even carrots or cabbage look stunning and appetising.
Because they are evenly concave every amount looks a perfect fit as it settles in the base.

Even a few cranberries in a white china bowl looks like a Christmas decoration.

The good news is that Dunnes Stores have a great selection of Paul Costelloe designed white bone china bowls for sale this christmas.

The better news is that I bought the one above, (the biggest in the range) for €8.00 yesterday.
In fact I bought 4, intending to give them as presents, but, I don’t know, now that I have two kitchens to furnish…..