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Willow Avenue Pottery

Becky makes all the stoneware pots of Willow Avenue Pottery. She and her husband live in Panora, Iowa, where they raise chickens and ducks, have beehives, and, belong to a CSA called "Small Potatoes"."


"Taking a ball of clay and turning it into a functional piece of art has always been the alluring aspect of ceramics to me.  I enjoy that there are an endless variety of techniques, materials, and firing methods." says Becky of Willow Avenue Pottery

When asked about her relationship between food and pottery, she sent me this recipe.  The ingredients were fresh in her refrigerator!

Becky's Killer Salad
a mix of lettuce, hard boiled eggs, soy nuts, two kinds of shredded cheese (both local, from the farmers market), croutons, and a handful of 'trail mix' which is a bunch of dried fruits/nuts, and some parm-cheese yogurt dressing.

She recommends any of her dent bowls.  They would be great for salads.

At every point in her life, clay has been an outlet for her creativity. In middle school, she started using the wheel.  Since then, Becky has looked for a way to make pots whenever she can. 

"My pottery is one of a kind. It is made for every day enjoyment." 

For more information on Willow Ave Pottery, check out Becky's blog, website, facebook and Etsy store. 

 

    

Summertime

Today is the first day of summer and I'm off to sell pottery at the Powessit Farm Stand this afternoon. I love spending an extended time at the farm because I get to interact with people who share my passion for good local food and great pottery...it's going to be a blast!

I'll be selling lots of functional pottery, perfect for eating and serving food from.  All my pottery is dishwasher and microwave safe.  Food just tastes better in a handmade piece of pottery. 

I love this new color combination that uses this summertime blue.  It works really well with the Temoko brown and matte white too.  Different combinations produce different colors and expand my palette.

Here is a recipe to start your summer off:

Sauteed Radishes (truth be known...I never liked radishes until I cooked them....)  

separate red radishes from their stems

wash and slice 

heat a skillet, add a combination of olive oil and butter

add radishes to the pan and saute until soft

If you like to use the entire radish, add a bit more oil and add the greens in.

sprinkle a little kosher salt over your veggies

...serve in your favorite handmade bowl and enjoy the relationship between the food and pottery...

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Dirt Kicker Pottery

Cindy Gilliland of Dirt Kicker Pottery makes pottery that can be used every day.   It is functional and in balance with the food that is served within.  She sent me a photo of her Leaf Pool Bowl, glazed with a glossy finish, it is perfect for serving her favorite salad in.

Leaf Pool Bowl

Summer Chicken Salad for Two

by Cindy Gilliland

1/2 head of romaine lettuce
6 large strawberries (quartered)
handful of pine-nuts
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1 left-over chicken breasts (pulled bit size pieces)

Layer the above and serve cold.  Great with a wedge of warm artisan bread and glass of wine.

Cindy Gilliland of Dirt Kicker Pottery says: 

"Making POtterY is a total joy in my life."

Apple Baker Set

Cindy uses a variety of stoneware and porcelain clays. Her glaze colors are uplifting and interesting. She enjoys adding decorative details to her pottery creations. Every piece of her pottery is unique and full of personality.

Deep Pie Baking Dish

Dirt-Kicker Pottery is Food safe, dishwasher safe, microwave safe and oven safe, unless otherwise disclosed.

Cindy lives and creates her functional pottery in Washoe Valley, Nevada.  She writes a blog filled with pictures of her work and her studio.    

Garlic grater and bread plate set

To see more of Cindy's beautiful work: 

check out her etsy shop, 

her website, 

and her Facebook page.