Edible Michiana Holiday 2022

Sustainable Cutting Boards Teak cutting boards are hardly a new phenomenon in the kitchen, but what the folks at TeakHaus ($55) are doing is. Made from 100% sustainable woods from FSC-certified forests, each product has been responsibly sourced to help cut down the burden on our planet. Dubbed “the last cutting board you’ll ever need,” these kitchen essentials can be found in various shapes and sizes at Perennial Accents in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Ceramic Ewer Serving Set Handmade in South Bend, Indiana, by Alec Hoogland Ceramics , these stunning ewers ($142) are lidded for keeping oils, vinegars and simple syrups fresh. Included is a nifty wire basket for storage or transporting. Hoogland's aim to connect the landscapes that cover the Midwest, both industrial and rural, and the people who use them is beautifully on display in this set.

Unique BirchWood Utensils Bring some color to your kitchen with Baltique BirchWood Utensils (from $14). Each of these tools, spatulas and servers has a unique flair. Perennial Accents in St. Joseph, Michigan, offers a wide range of this line; give them for gifts this year and save when you buy three at a time.

Easy Cleanup Lunch Boxes Finding ways to reduce our daily waste and reuse our most depended-upon items is more important than ever. This year, give the gift of responsible consumption to someone on your list with Klean Kanteen lunch boxes (from $30) made of stainless steel and silicone. These reusable boxes come in a variety of sizes and colors at Purple Porch Co-Op in South Bend, Indiana, for packing up sandwiches, crafting a midday bento box or just loading up on snacks. Trevor Daugherty is the editor in chief and, along with his wife, Breanna, the owner/ publisher of Edible Michiana . They reside in Goshen, Indiana, where they also craft handmade ceramic goods for everyday life as part of Trevor Daugherty Clayworks.

Handmade Crucible for Winter Baking Both sculptural and functional, these crucibles (from $85) from Steven Skinner’s BlackTree Studio Pottery in New Carlisle, Indiana, are made to bake beautiful loaves of bread. Each crucible is formed by hand and available in a variety of interior and exterior colors. Be sure to check out the porcelain inlay combination, which brings a pop of vibrant white to the mix.

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