(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best serving bowls & tureens

All I can say is that it gets easier. We’re 4 years post diagnosis of 2 kids, now 11 and 5. Your endo and diabetes educator are great resources, and we’ve developed an amazing relationship with ours.

As for resources, here are some things we find invaluable - a food scale (makes carb counting so much easier), measure bowls for cereal, yogurt, etc (similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WHEF0IO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aAMHDb46AETKP), and the CalorieKing app is great for finding carb counts on things. We also track all their numbers via the BlueLoop website/app, and their endo’s office and the school nurse can see everything there, too. And if you’re in the US where insulin is expensive and you have private insurance, call the manufacturers and ask for copay cards. I hope this helps, and it will be sooner than you think before it becomes much less overwhelming.

If you are going to get a dutchie - I'd go with enameled. You are limited in what you can do with a naked cast iron DO. No acids = no braising.

The 10.5 inch round griddle is another go to - I use it for tortillas, pancakes, crepes, warming my homemade English muffins. The occasional egg (they work well for making omelets too).

The Green enameled 6 qt Lodge dutch oven is super cheap right now. Just sent one as a wedding gift, 38 bucks. The other ones are 50-60 bucks.

Finally, I love my side dish master I use this for small sides (think 2 or 3 people). I also use it EVERY time I use my grill. It can be used for oven to table dishes too (think single serving enchiladas). And it's the new heat enhanced material - so it doesn't rust. They say you can put it in the dishwasher - but I don't have one.

I found some options on Amazon in case you're not near a Daiso.

Daiso Maneki Neko Lucky Cat Rice Bowl Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQX9Z3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NTMoybB755SJV

Smiling Pink Cat Porcelain Noodle Bowl 7-1/4in by JapanBargain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013S20Z1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vUMoybB7R3XE1

Haha thanks! It's something like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001IWMOR6?cache=7fcc2ffa1ce35b81f7cbaf5cdb5c1bfe&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1406492909&sr=8-5#ref=mp_s_a_1_5 except ignore the price cuz I got mine at my grocery store for only 10 dollars!

Fount it on amazon to save anyone else a few minutes if they want to buy one too! $22 including shipping

Is that Fiestaware? If so, you should try using the fruit bowl for ice cream. It's a small bowl that makes a 1/2 cup of ice cream look massive! It's perfect for single servings of high calorie treats and snacks.

I found this at Bed Bath and Beyond that I carry my sandwiches in. I used a backpack for my commute then I saw the light and invested in a rack and panniers. That container works well for sandwiches for whatever you decide.

OXO Good Grips Leakproof On-The-Go Lunch Container https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013KB26CK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_6Q-Dyb8G8MMV9

i see these every year at my local fall festivals from vendors. there is nothing uniquely Rome about this item. you can probably buy it on amazon.

EDIT: yup, found this exact same thing on Amazon. same carving/design, same everything.

i realize it's supposed to be for kitchen, but i would think that would help with durability

https://smile.amazon.com/Pacific-Merchants-Trading-Acaciaware-Bermuda/dp/B00DCJY0T8/

Not identical, but close. It has ball feet instead of curl feet, but essentially the same design: https://www.amazon.com/HANZE-Detachable-Vegetable-Bathroom-Organization/dp/B07T2NFXX6

Hanging from an iron bracket, probably sold separately. Here's one that would fit that basket, but I'd opt for one that was hinged, so it could swing out of the way: https://www.amazon.com/Gray-Bunny-GB-6905BLK-Victorian-Planters/dp/B07JC8VGW1/ref=pd_sbs_60_12

https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Armetale-Gourmet-Grillware-16-Ounce/dp/B000H0G8RW

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Looks like Amazon has it.

[These things used to be primarily Cheese Servers.] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07935MXCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S1uyDbS2AVMGB) It was GE that started the trend to use them as a salt pig. The one AB has exactly isn’t made anymore. It was a limited run to promote GE from Diamond Crystal.

I just have a regular glass spice container with a shaker top, like this, but mine doesn't even have that handy little pour spout. If I need a lot, I just pop the top off, or grab the box.

Those look like they might be cast aluminum judging by the white corrosion. Here's a newer but similar version to the one on the left side of your pic

https://www.amazon.com/Towle-Hammersmith-Aluminum-Deep-Large/dp/B000XRP1Y0

Amazon,

https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Converting-Function-Plastic-Large/dp/B00ENL9PR6/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?keywords=oval.%2Bplastic&qid=1569212569&s=gateway&sr=8-26&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OFXZGG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AKeDxbYJ9FW7V

I see, this is a smaller version. The exact model is out of stock. https://www.amazon.com/M-V-Trading-MV0314A27-Japanese-Design/dp/B01B01VFMO/ref=sr_1_4?srs=2597000011&ie=UTF8&qid=1542903530&sr=8-4&keywords=bowl+cat

IIRC you can find them under 'seasoning box' (or maybe Chinese seasoning box, which's what I just searched on Amazon)... this one is four compartments but you could always toss MSG or flour or something (for rouxs and stuff for Western cooking) in the last container.

https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Snack-Bowl-Wampa/dp/B077GHB1JM
Also comes in Jabba and Chewy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GC5WLN9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Snapware-Solution-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B00C7752RK/ref=sr_1_12?crid=3EM2HX9TNHAUT&keywords=snapware+glass+storage+containers&qid=1573161142&s=home-garden&sprefix=snapwa%2Cgarden%2C164&sr=1-12

PORTION CONTROL BOWL, MELAMINE for Weight Loss, Bariatric Surgery, Diabetes and Healthier Diets. Educational, visual tool for adults and children by Dietitian Amanda Clark https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WHEF0IO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WfrQDb1JD6TFB