7mo ago
I am a recent East Fork devotee! I discovered my neighbors' collection of East Fork mugs while pet-sitting for them last year. I was struck by how simple and stoneware-low-key-casual the dishes and mugs are, but yet the quality glazes and color ways elevate any usage of the pottery. Great for everyday, but nice enough to serve guests. I started with a 'Big Mug' for myself, since I love to have extra AM beverage room. Here I have a photo of both the 'Breakfast Bowl' in Yuzu (the bright yellow); and the 'Everyday Bowl' in Heron grey-blue and Gumdrop dark purple glaze---stacked among the 'Coupe' large shallow bowl forms (in Blue Ridge and Prune). The 'Everyday Bowl' and 'Coupe' are super versatile for soups, salads, pasta, full dinner plate--- in the case of the 'Coupe'---but with a lip to hold it all in neatly. The 'Breakfast Bowl' is great for just that-- but I also got a few to share with my cat, since it's better for him to eat out of a ceramic bowl due to allergies. (Yes, he's a spoiled cat! I included his photo for interest) ..... I enjoy supporting a USA small business, especially after the 2024 hurricane that happened in Asheville NC, where East Fork is located---they booted right up again, and are helping their neighbors regroup as well. Shipping was fast and the packaging well-done for fragile items. The only drawbacks are the cost--not exactly inexpensive pottery---and the somewhat limited amount of new colors, and the lack of Big Mugs in their core colors--- but I guess all that is a marketing tactic. Luckily, I don't mind mixing-matching in my dishes, and these are niche fill-ins for me at this point---for items I haven't seen elsewhere. They sell good full sets and serving pieces. I'm sure if I wanted to replace all my dishes or add more sets, I could do that. In my wildest dreams, I might get a few of their recycled glasses!
