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Emerson Creek Pottery, Apple Baker Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Emerson Creek Pottery

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of pottery making in a contemporary way. Emerson Creek ceramic pottery has been featured at Monticello, Mt. Vernon and the Smithsonian Institute, as well as in fine homes across America. Emerson Creek pottery is formed of clay made onsite. Each piece is hand made, hand painted and fired in a gas kiln. Each pattern is a series of carefully planned strokes. No templates or stencils are used. The patterns are practiced and committed to memory. The artists paint the pattern again and again. Each piece is alike and yet different, like flowers in a field.  All of their pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe, lead free and ovenproof.

I was recently sent a beautiful Cranberry Apple Baker from Emerson Creek Pottery to review.  Delicately handpainted with a ring of jewel-like little cranberries, this ceramic apple baker will bring charm and vibrant color to those cold winter days.  I love pottery, but I am very careful because while some pottery may be absolutely beautiful, it may not be safe to eat on, because of high lead levels.  With Emerson Creek Pottery, I am assured that their handcrafted pottery is lead free.  More than just a decorative piece, this pottery is able to be used in the oven, microwave and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.  The Apple Baker is a wonderful unique piece that just brings the warmth of Fall into your home.  The pottery even came with the recipe to make delicious sweet baked apples that will fill your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and apples.  The Apple Baker is also great for making savory dishes like oven roasted stuffed tomatoes.

Please take a look at all of Emerson Creek’s great pieces.  I am sure you will find lots of inspiration for those on your holiday gift list.  For this reason we are adding Emerson Creek Pottery to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

Emerson Creek Pottery is sponsoring a give-away and one blog reader will win their own Apple Baker in the pattern of their choice. Thank you Emerson Creek Pottery for the review Apple Baker and for sponsoring this beautiful give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US residents.

Emerson Creek Pottery Apple Baker Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Emerson Creek Pottery, and let me know another piece you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Emerson Creek Pottery on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Emerson Creek Pottery on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 1st at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

Ceramic Apple Bakers


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Emerson Creek Pottery, Apple Baker Review & Give-Away!!!

Emerson Creek Pottery

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of pottery making in a contemporary way. Emerson Creek ceramic pottery has been featured at Monticello, Mt. Vernon and the Smithsonian Institute, as well as in fine homes across America. Emerson Creek pottery is formed of clay made onsite. Each piece is hand made, hand painted and fired in a gas kiln. Each pattern is a series of carefully planned strokes. No templates or stencils are used. The patterns are practiced and committed to memory. The artists paint the pattern again and again. Each piece is alike and yet different, like flowers in a field.  All of their pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe, lead free and ovenproof.

I was recently sent a beautiful Cranberry Apple Baker from Emerson Creek Pottery to review.  Delicately handpainted with a ring of jewel-like little cranberries, this ceramic apple baker will bring charm and vibrant color to those cold winter days.  I love pottery, but I am very careful because while some pottery may be absolutely beautiful, it may not be safe to eat on, because of high lead levels.  With Emerson Creek Pottery, I am assured that their handcrafted pottery is lead free.  More than just a decorative piece, this pottery is able to be used in the oven, microwave and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.  The Apple Baker is a wonderful unique piece that just brings the warmth of Fall into your home.  The pottery even came with the recipe to make delicious sweet baked apples that will fill your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and apples.  The Apple Baker is also great for making savory dishes like oven roasted stuffed tomatoes.

Please take a look at all of Emerson Creek’s great pieces.  I am sure you will find lots of inspiration for those on your holiday gift list.  For this reason we are adding Emerson Creek Pottery to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

Emerson Creek Pottery is sponsoring a give-away and one blog reader will win their own Apple Baker in the pattern of their choice. Thank you Emerson Creek Pottery for the review Apple Baker and for sponsoring this beautiful give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US residents.

Emerson Creek Pottery Apple Baker Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Emerson Creek Pottery, and let me know another piece you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Emerson Creek Pottery on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Emerson Creek Pottery on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 1st at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

Ceramic Apple Bakers


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Emerson Creek Pottery, Apple Baker Review & Give-Away!!!

Emerson Creek Pottery

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of pottery making in a contemporary way. Emerson Creek ceramic pottery has been featured at Monticello, Mt. Vernon and the Smithsonian Institute, as well as in fine homes across America. Emerson Creek pottery is formed of clay made onsite. Each piece is hand made, hand painted and fired in a gas kiln. Each pattern is a series of carefully planned strokes. No templates or stencils are used. The patterns are practiced and committed to memory. The artists paint the pattern again and again. Each piece is alike and yet different, like flowers in a field.  All of their pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe, lead free and ovenproof.

I was recently sent a beautiful Cranberry Apple Baker from Emerson Creek Pottery to review.  Delicately handpainted with a ring of jewel-like little cranberries, this ceramic apple baker will bring charm and vibrant color to those cold winter days.  I love pottery, but I am very careful because while some pottery may be absolutely beautiful, it may not be safe to eat on, because of high lead levels.  With Emerson Creek Pottery, I am assured that their handcrafted pottery is lead free.  More than just a decorative piece, this pottery is able to be used in the oven, microwave and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.  The Apple Baker is a wonderful unique piece that just brings the warmth of Fall into your home.  The pottery even came with the recipe to make delicious sweet baked apples that will fill your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and apples.  The Apple Baker is also great for making savory dishes like oven roasted stuffed tomatoes.

Please take a look at all of Emerson Creek’s great pieces.  I am sure you will find lots of inspiration for those on your holiday gift list.  For this reason we are adding Emerson Creek Pottery to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

Emerson Creek Pottery is sponsoring a give-away and one blog reader will win their own Apple Baker in the pattern of their choice. Thank you Emerson Creek Pottery for the review Apple Baker and for sponsoring this beautiful give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US residents.

Emerson Creek Pottery Apple Baker Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Emerson Creek Pottery, and let me know another piece you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Emerson Creek Pottery on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Emerson Creek Pottery on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 1st at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

Ceramic Apple Bakers


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Emerson Creek Pottery, Apple Baker Review & Give-Away!!!

Emerson Creek Pottery

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of pottery making in a contemporary way. Emerson Creek ceramic pottery has been featured at Monticello, Mt. Vernon and the Smithsonian Institute, as well as in fine homes across America. Emerson Creek pottery is formed of clay made onsite. Each piece is hand made, hand painted and fired in a gas kiln. Each pattern is a series of carefully planned strokes. No templates or stencils are used. The patterns are practiced and committed to memory. The artists paint the pattern again and again. Each piece is alike and yet different, like flowers in a field.  All of their pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe, lead free and ovenproof.

I was recently sent a beautiful Cranberry Apple Baker from Emerson Creek Pottery to review.  Delicately handpainted with a ring of jewel-like little cranberries, this ceramic apple baker will bring charm and vibrant color to those cold winter days.  I love pottery, but I am very careful because while some pottery may be absolutely beautiful, it may not be safe to eat on, because of high lead levels.  With Emerson Creek Pottery, I am assured that their handcrafted pottery is lead free.  More than just a decorative piece, this pottery is able to be used in the oven, microwave and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.  The Apple Baker is a wonderful unique piece that just brings the warmth of Fall into your home.  The pottery even came with the recipe to make delicious sweet baked apples that will fill your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and apples.  The Apple Baker is also great for making savory dishes like oven roasted stuffed tomatoes.

Please take a look at all of Emerson Creek’s great pieces.  I am sure you will find lots of inspiration for those on your holiday gift list.  For this reason we are adding Emerson Creek Pottery to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

Emerson Creek Pottery is sponsoring a give-away and one blog reader will win their own Apple Baker in the pattern of their choice. Thank you Emerson Creek Pottery for the review Apple Baker and for sponsoring this beautiful give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US residents.

Emerson Creek Pottery Apple Baker Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Emerson Creek Pottery, and let me know another piece you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Emerson Creek Pottery on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Emerson Creek Pottery on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 1st at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

Ceramic Apple Bakers


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Great Bay Pottery Review!!!

Great Bay Pottery sent me two beautiful pieces of their hand-made pottery to review yesterday.  They sent me a batter bowl and a pitcher.  These pieces are  hand-made and individually glazed before the final kiln firing.  The best thing is this pottery is lead-free and made in the USA!  The pieces are dishwasher, oven and microwave safe.

These are the beautifully crafted pieces they sent me.

You can see they are proudly made in the USA.

The batter bowl is a medium size that I think will be great for when I am melting chocolate in the microwave.  It is also a great choice for sauces and small batches of pancakes or waffles.

The nicely crafted handle makes picking the bowl up very easy and feels secure.

The spout makes pouring an easy and tidy task.  The colors are very county, and the heart leaf pattern is simple and beautiful.

The inside of the bowl has gentle circular ridges.

My overall impression of this batter bowl, is that it will be a piece I reach for often in my kitchen.  From scrambling up a few eggs, to making a chocolate sauce it is very handy, not to mention beautiful.  I am sure you will be seeing this piece in many of my baking and cooking posts in the future.

The second piece is a nicely sized pitcher, just right to hold fresh squeezed orange juice at breakfast or milk for a late night snack with the family of milk and cookies.  It feels very nice in your hands and is a nice weight.

The handle is very comfortable for pouring and gives you a nice secure grip.

The inside of the pitcher is a nice hunter green like the batter bowl with the same soft circular ridges down to the bottom.  This is a piece I will reach for a lot in my kitchen.  I love the colors and design of the tall grass with a dragon fly soaring over the tall blades.  The nice blue, green and grayish speckled colors are very cozy in a country kitchen.

I am very impressed with the pieces I was sent and I will be looking to add some  of this finely crafted and functional pottery to my kitchen.  They have other colors and patterns like Amber Celedon, shown below.  Check out their website to see the wide variety of pottery they carry at www.GreatBayPottery.com.

Great Bay Pottery History:

Since 1992, the dynamic group of talented clay pottery artists that have given Great Bay Pottery its name and continued success; have been creating beautiful, functional handmade pottery; unparalleled in its quality, design, and reputation.

Located in scenic North Hampton, N.H.; Great Bay Pottery boasts a fully-stocked retail showroom full of traditional pottery art. Just steps away in our fully-operational studio, you are invited to watch as our talented artisans hand throw, decorate, glaze and fire the very pottery pieces you seek to buy.

With tradition, creativity, and skill as our guides; we are confident that you’ll find that perfect one-of-a-kind custom corporate or personalized occasion gift (wedding, anniversary, birthday, christening, graduation, etc), timeless collectible, or art display piece of top performance functional pottery stoneware.


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