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A tree can take decades to grow tall and strong. Maple trees, for instance, will grow between 12-24 inches a year, while the pin oak can grow over 2 feet in one year. For us at Holland Bowl Mill, it … Read More

When you grill using only your propane or charcoal, you are limiting the flavor potential of your dish. Adding salt or seasoning can certainly improve the flavor, but there is still more you could do to truly impress your friends … Read More

When you are making a meal or a snack in your kitchen, you have so many options on how to prepare the ingredients, how to cook the food, and how to present the dish. Your choices range from the bowl … Read More

HOLLAND, MI – While an overwhelming number of small businesses in Michigan are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to understand that most are still accepting online orders that will be filled in May and going forward. These … Read More

The techniques and skills are virtually the same now as they were 150 years ago, and with good reason. Holland Bowl Mill uses the highest quality wood available, and our expert craftsmen have continued the time-honored traditions and processes that … Read More

Parties and gatherings are great when you can serve your guests from a wooden salad bowl from Holland Bowl Mill. The problem is you’re still eating from your normal, bland dishes. Treat your guests to something special by serving them … Read More

For years you have used your wooden bowl in almost every gathering that you’ve hosted. Family gatherings, holiday parties, or summer get-togethers, regardless of the time or season, a wooden bowl makes an amazing addition to your kitchen arsenal, and … Read More

For decades, Holland Bowl Mill has been the best and largest solid bowl production facility in the world. Our methods are mostly unchanged, and our expert craftsmen continue to create some of the most beautiful and durable wooden bowls ever … Read More

There are many steps to take when crafting the best wooden bowl around. Yet once we perfectly shape that bowl, it still isn’t quite ready. To ensure that our customers receive the best product possible, we finalize the process with … Read More

Holland Bowl Mill has already suggested numerous ways to use a wooden bowl in your decorating, and we have also mentioned that we are more than just bowls. So when you are thinking about ways to give your home that … Read More

Before we jump into how to clean a wooden bowl, know that if you are hesitant to purchase a set of wooden bowls because you’re unsure if you can keep them looking their best, then you’ll be relieved to hear … Read More

Entertaining your party guests can sometimes be overwhelming. There is so much preparation you must do before the first visitor steps through your door, and the moment they do, you want to impress them. Cleaning your house is one thing, … Read More

To feel like a pro in the kitchen, you need knowledge, skills, ingredients, and the right tools for each recipe. Almost every kitchen already has a knife block, but it still may miss one important item: the mezzaluna. When paired … Read More

For nearly a century, Holland Bowl Mill has used the same techniques to craft the beautiful solid hardwood bowls that you are familiar with today. As our popularity has grown, so has our operation, making Holland Bowl Mill is the … Read More

Many items should already be in your kitchen, such as silverware, dinnerware, pots, and pans, etc. Now think about all of those items. What material are they made out of? You probably have some plastic, glass, stainless steel, or maybe … Read More

Forks, spoons, knives, plates, bowls. Odds are you have each of these already in your home. Types of kitchen bowls may vary depending on use and can serve a specific purpose, but first, it’s time to start appreciating the value … Read More

For decades, Holland Bowl Mill has been expertly crafting wooden bowls here in Holland, Michigan. You may have seen some of our best-selling items already, or you are just learning about all the things Holland Bowl Mill has to offer. … Read More

You proudly represent your alma mater in many ways, including hoodies and t-shirts, license plates, that flag you hang outside your home, and cheering on your team. But there are many other ways that you can show off your spirit, … Read More

You may not have put much thought into why you use the cutting board that you have. It’s only there as a way to protect your countertops anyway, right? Wrong! If you are not already using a wooden cutting board, … Read More

It may be overwhelming to see the large selection of bowls that Holland Bowl Mill has to offer. Choosing the right type of wood and style can take some time, but the right size of your bowl is equally essential. … Read More

If you have been shopping around the Holland Bowl Mill website for a great addition to your kitchen or looking for a great gift idea, then you already know how unique wooden kitchenware can be. You may not know how … Read More

We have said before that Holland Bowl Mill is more than just bowls, but when it comes to bowls, they can serve more than only one function. There is no doubt that you have enjoyed using our unique bowls throughout … Read More

The best wedding gift you can give is one that can check multiple boxes: personal, practical, and given with love. For that perfect wedding gift, you might have to go off-registry. Well, that is where the expert craftsmen at Holland … Read More

Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s in a name?” Well, our name indicates what we are and what we do: Holland Bowl Mill. However, we do much, much more than bowls. Nearly a century ago, Holland Bowl Mill was started initially as … Read More

After all the hard work and dedication, you want to show either your employees or clients that you appreciate all that they do and a corporate gift can do just that. But how can you make sure that your gift … Read More

Each type of wood is unique in its way, offering different textures and colors. Just take a look at nature and observe how every tree stands unique, offering a beauty of its own. At Holland Bowl Mill, we offer a … Read More

Holland Bowl Mill guarantees that our bowls will last you a lifetime, even if the bowl cracks or warps from regular use. But we want your wooden bowl to look like new for generations to come, and you achieve that … Read More

Picture yourself in a beautiful, verdant park. Your picnic is spread on the lush, green grass with soft white linen napkins create an elegant ambiance. Crystal goblets are filled exactly halfway with a delicious, chilled white wine from a local … Read More

Henry Ford installed the first moving assembly line in 1913 in his Model-T factory in Highland Park, Michigan. Just 13 years later, Chester VanTongeren opened the Holland Bowl Mill in Holland near the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Ford’s invention … Read More