"Julienned" Orange peel in Epoxy Hand Turned Bowl on Zebrawood

To julienne is to see potential in a strip — to take a carrot or a curl of citrus peel and cut it into something precise and matchstick-thin, uniform and beautiful on the plate. It is one of the fundamental knife skills, taught early in culinary school and practiced for decades afterward. An orange peel julienned and candied becomes something extraordinary: concentrated sweetness and bitter complexity, the whole character of the fruit in a single thin ribbon.

The cook who juliennes with care is someone who values the process as much as the result — who sees the prep work not as a chore but as part of the meditation of cooking. They are skilled and patient, people who have learned to trust the knife and let the ingredients become what they want to be. They cook slowly, and they eat slowly, and they are grateful for both.

This bowl was made for that patient cook. Real orange peels are suspended in bright citrus-orange epoxy resin, revealed in cross-section by Jeff's lathe — their familiar curves cross-sectioned and glowing from within the resin. The base is turned from zebrawood, its bold striped grain as lively as a well-set table. It is a celebration of the cook's art, preserved in wood and resin and time.

• Materials: Zebrawood + epoxy resin
• Embedded Elements: Real orange peels, suspended in bright citrus-orange epoxy
• Form: Bowl
• Dimensions: 7.75" bottom × 7" top × 5.25" tall
• Also Beautiful As: A catch-all, potpourri holder, entryway dish, or standalone art piece
• Perfect For: Home cooks, culinary students, and anyone who finds joy in the prep work
• Makes an Exceptional: Birthday, holiday, housewarming, or culinary gift
• Handcrafted By: Jeff, one piece at a time — no two are ever exactly alike

⚠️ Foodie Collection Care Note: This vessel contains real food-based inclusions. To preserve them, store in a low-humidity environment. Do not expose to moisture, steam, or condensation.

🪵 Care Instructions: This vessel is finished with oil — there is no epoxy coating or sealant on the wood. It is intended for dry use only. Do not use for liquids, food contact, or wet storage. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Occasional re-oiling will keep the wood looking its best.