Haand Blog

Homemade Ricotta with Corn and Caramelized Fennel Dip
The inaugural recipe for our blog- learn how to make easy home made ricotta and an elote inspired topping using fennel and corn.
An Interview with recipe developer Logan Kimsey
When did you begin baking/ cooking? Can you remember what caused you to start getting in the kitchen?My very first job was at a small bakery, and it was the most fun I could’ve imagined having as a high schooler....
Eat at Home: #haandplated with Takeout
  There are nights when you just don’t want to cook. You call the neighborhood pizza joint for take-out, pick up some pies and salad, and put everything on your countertop. Sure, you could drape a slice over a paper...
Ripple Tableware: Movement Frozen in Porcelain
When we started Haand, I had much more free time. I lived next to a creek that fed in to the Haw River, and when I had nothing to do, or some time to kill, it was nice to sit in the shade and watch the water. Occasionally, a leaf would hit the surface of a quiet pool, or minnow would break the surface. This product line is inspired by the phenomena and the feeling of watching water flow on a quiet afternoon.
#haandplated Contest
We are blown away by the artistry and kitchen skills we see from y'all on social media. We thought it would be fun to share what we are seeing so everyone can enjoy the beauty. And hey, you will be...
Earthenware vs. Stoneware vs. Porcelain
Curious about the differences between the 3 most common types of tableware you see in a store?
Product Story: Chemist Cup
A long time ago on a couch far, far away... Since childhood I have been a voracious consumer of fantasy and science fiction movies. Summer in north Florida is analogous to winter in Minnesota-- there are periods that you just...
Porcelain Love Letter, Part 1
Porcelain can be a fickle, mean mistress. But we love it, because nothing else in the world has the tangible and intangible qualities it has. It's hard to narrow down exactly why, so we chose 3 to start with.  ...
Product Story: The Fruit Bowl
Or, the Joys of Big Bowls To talk about our Fruit Bowl, I need to introduce a concept that has been rolling around my head for years: the thought of a Relaxed Object. Some pots, especially mass-produced ones, feel tense...
Product Story: The Short Mug
 An Origin Story As I write this, morning rituals and small acts of comfort have taken on new meaning during this time of isolation and sheltering in place. A cup of coffee or hot tea throughout the day provides points...