"Mulling Spice" Hand Turned Orange Peel and Clove in Epoxy Curio Box on Aged Maple and Padauk

Mulling spices aren’t a shortcut. They’re a ritual — the slow simmer, the cloves tapping against the pot, the orange peel releasing everything it’s been holding onto all season. It’s the smell of a kitchen that knows what it’s doing, made by someone who understands that the best things take a little time.

The people who reach for the mulling spices are the ones who cook the way other people read — to disappear into it, to find something there that wasn’t there before. They don’t just make cider; they make the house smell like home. Their kitchen is their laboratory, their library, and their living room all at once.

This curio box was made for that kitchen — and for the hands that run it. Real orange peel and whole cloves are suspended in warm amber epoxy, cross-sectioned by the lathe into something that looks like it came from inside a dream about autumn. The base is turned from aged local Maple and Padauk, the warm red grain of the Padauk grounding the golden glow above. Fitted lid, generous proportions, presence to spare.

• Materials: Aged Local Maple + Padauk + epoxy resin
• Embedded Elements: Orange peel and whole cloves, suspended in warm amber epoxy
• Form: Curio Box
• Dimensions: 9.75″ tall × 9.25″ wide — one of a kind
• Also Beautiful As: Dry goods storage, keepsake box, decorative display
• Perfect For: Home cooks, foodies, and anyone who treats the kitchen as a creative space
• Makes an Exceptional: Housewarming, holiday, or birthday 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. 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 with food-safe wood oil will keep the wood looking its best.