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This is a square layered food container crafted from porcelain, suitable for storing food. Depending on your needs, it can be stacked in 2 or 3 tiers and is available in three sizes. It is convenient for storing food and then serving it directly on the table as is.

Why this product

We selected this because you can choose the size and number of tiers to suit your table setting and usage.

  1. Size and Tier Configurations

    It comes in three sizes, and you can choose a 2-tier or 3-tier configuration according to your needs.

  2. Porcelain Material

    It is made of porcelain, which is suitable for holding side dishes and food.

  3. Microwave and Dishwasher Safe

    It can be used in both the microwave to quickly reheat food and the dishwasher to assist with cleanup.

This is a small sauce pan made of aluminum with a purity of 99.5% or higher. It has ivory-colored handles on both sides of the body, making it easy to hold and move. Instead of direct flame or heated cooking, it is used for serving to hold and present sauces or food.

Why this product

It was chosen as a serving dish to easily serve sauces or small foods right at the dining table.

  1. High-purity aluminum material

    It is made using high-purity aluminum with a purity of 99.5% or higher.

  2. Ivory handle design

    Ivory-colored handles are added to both sides of the body, making it easy to hold and move.

  3. Notice on heat source usage restrictions

    It cannot be used on direct flame or induction, as well as in ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers, making it suitable for serving purposes rather than cooking.

This is a ceramic earthenware pot crafted from organic-rich clay of the Iga region with a thickly finished base. Placed over a gas flame or highlight cooktop, it cooks everything from single-serving stews to hot pots and pot-cooked rice shared by several people.

Why this product

We chose it for the warmth retained by its thick ceramic base and its suitability tailored to family size.

  1. Two size options

    You can choose according to meal size between the 600ml, suitable for a solo stew, and the 1.6L, used for sharing hot pots or pot-cooked rice among multiple people.

  2. Thickly finished ceramic base

    It uses organic-rich clay and a far-infrared glaze, and the bottom surface is molded thickly to retain cooking heat.

  3. Direct-fire cooking support

    It can be cooked over direct gas flames and highlight cooktops, and cannot be used with induction or microwave ovens.

This is a round plate with a diameter of 12 cm made of soda-lime glass. The gently raised rim supports contents so they do not spill, making it suitable for serving sauces, butter, or jam. It is also used to portion small side dishes like pickles or as a holder to gather everyday jewelry.

Why this product

We chose this because it has wide uses and is easy to handle, from portioning on the table to organizing small items.

  1. Soda-lime glass material

    Made of clear soda-lime glass, it clearly reveals the original color of the food or items placed inside.

  2. Dishwasher safe

    It can be washed in a dishwasher, allowing for easy care as everyday tableware.

  3. Various portioning uses

    It can be used not only as tableware for serving sauces, jams, and pickled side dishes, but also as a tray for gathering small jewelry.

This is a mamezara (small plate) made by hand-painting patterns onto glazed and fired ceramic, and then firing it once more. Measuring 9cm in diameter, its rim gently rises upward. It is used to serve small portions of side dishes such as salted fermented seafood or condiments.

Why this product

Chosen for its practical fit on the dining table and the individuality of its hand-painted design.

  1. Directly hand-painted colored patterns

    Because it is crafted by painting by hand onto glazed and fired ceramic and then refiring it, there are slight variations in color tone and expression on each piece.

  2. A 9cm diameter specification

    Made with a diameter of 9cm and a height of 2cm, it is well-suited for serving small amounts of condiments or accompanying side dishes.

  3. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    It can be used in microwaves and dishwashers for convenient care, though hand washing is recommended to maintain the condition of the dish for a long time.

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Is using just one double-sided peeler enough without buying a peeling peeler and a julienne cutter separately?

Preparing separate vegetable prep tools clutters the kitchen drawer, leading one to look for a tool that can combine them into one. It makes one wonder whether both blades can perform their respective functions properly even when attached to a single body.

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Because different types of blades are attached to the front and back, you can peel potatoes or carrots and then flip it over right away to finish julienning.

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Can I use the oval dome lid to cover pots on a gas stove or induction cooktop?

You might wonder whether a dome lid for oven cooking can also be used for everyday heated cooking like a regular pot or pan lid.

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The oval dome lid can be used for oven cooking, but it cannot be placed directly over heat sources such as a gas stove or induction cooktop.

This is a transparent round bowl made of soda-lime glass. Divided into four sizes ranging from 9.4cm to 18cm in diameter, it can be used according to the food portion. Dishwasher-safe, it is easy to care for after meals.

Why this product

Selected for its 4-size lineup and easy-to-handle glass material.

  1. 4-size lineup

    Available from S at 9.4cm in diameter to XL at 18cm, allowing you to choose the right fit for the amount of food.

  2. Made of soda-lime glass

    Made of soda-lime glass, it is transparent and displays the food inside as it is.

  3. Dishwasher-safe

    Can be washed in a dishwasher, making cleanup after meals simple.

This is a small ceramic plate crafted by hand on a pottery wheel from coarse clay mixed with stones, with the base carved before firing. With a raised foot beneath a concave plate, it measures 9cm in diameter and 4.5cm in height. It is used at dining tables for serving small side dishes or accompaniments.

Why this product

It was chosen with attention to the texture of the clay and the foot shaped on a hand wheel.

  1. A production method of hand-shaping and carving

    Each piece is hand-shaped on a pottery wheel, and the base portion is directly carved.

  2. Surface texture revealed by coarse clay

    By using coarse clay mixed with stones, traces of small stones and uneven textures appear on the surface during the firing process.

  3. A compact size with height

    It is a small plate measuring 9cm in diameter and 4.5cm in height, featuring a raised base.

This is an oval enamel basket made by coating metal with a glass glaze and firing it at high temperatures. You can heat it by placing it directly on a gas stove or highlight cooktop, and wash it in a dishwasher after use.

Why this product

We selected this product because it can be used on direct flames and in dishwashers, and because its enamel manufacturing method and certification mark can be verified.

  1. Heating over a flame and washing

    It can be placed directly on a gas stove or highlight cooktop to apply heat. After use, it can be washed in a dishwasher.

  2. High-temperature fired enamel

    It is crafted by applying a glass glaze onto a metal surface and firing it at high temperatures.

  3. Association certification mark

    You can verify the official certification of the Japan Enamel Association by the red S sticker on the bottom.

가로와 세로 16cm의 정사각 규격에 둘레를 3.8cm 높여 빚은 그릇입니다. 손으로 갈색 유약을 입혀 마감했으며 전자레인지와 식기세척기에서 그대로 사용할 수 있습니다. 일상 식탁에서 반찬이나 국물이 자작한 음식을 담는 자리마다 편하게 쓰입니다.

Why this product

매일 차리는 식탁에서 부담 없이 꺼내 쓰기 좋은 기준을 살폈습니다.

  1. 식기세척기와 전자레인지

    전자레인지와 식기세척기 사용이 가능해 음식을 데우고 뒷정리하는 관리가 수월합니다.

  2. 손으로 입힌 갈색 유약

    손수 유약을 바르는 공정을 거쳐 접시마다 갈색의 농도와 색감이 저마다 다르게 표현됩니다.

  3. 둘레를 올린 3.8cm 높이

    가로와 세로 16cm에 높이 3.8cm로 둘레가 오목하게 올라와 음식을 안정감 있게 받쳐줍니다.

This is a 15.5cm oval plate made of soda-lime glass. You can use it as tableware to serve simple desserts or together as a tray to collect small accessories. It is dishwasher-safe, making cleanup after use convenient.

Why this product

Selected for its clean glass texture and hassle-free care.

  1. Dishwasher-safe

    It can be washed in a dishwasher, saving the effort of cleaning up after eating.

  2. Soda-lime glass material

    Made of transparent soda-lime glass material, it gives a cool and clean impression on the table.

  3. Also for small item storage

    Besides using it as tableware, it can be utilized as a tray to collect small accessories that are easy to lose.