Timeless Style, of course, in the Form of New Blue Reactive Hokan Bowls. Peter Morrell admires the aesthetic look and feel of this desirable tableware

Hokan’s range of sustainable, stackable stoneware bowls and lids are not only stylish, but also offer impressive functionality as the durable range is oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. Their design makes them the ideal gift for every Food Mad Dad!

The latest colour introduction is NEW Blue Reactive. If you love unique, artisan ceramics with natural variations in colour and texture, reactive-glazed stoneware is the perfect choice.

Reactive glaze is a finishing technique used on stoneware ceramics. The term ‘reactive’ refers to the chemical interaction between the glaze’s minerals and oxides during the high-temperature firing process. This reaction creates distinctive patterns, colours, and textures. The glorious results depend on factors such as the glaze composition, firing temperature, and kiln atmosphere, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike.

Blending beautiful form and function with a NEW reactive glaze

Stoneware allows for even heat distribution, ensuring dishes cook perfectly every time. The lids help maintain stable temperatures and retain moisture while cooking. Simply remove the lid when you want to achieve that ideal crust or browning. The range is perfect for all one-pot wonders including stews, curries, pasta, gratins, cauliflower cheese, soups, risotto and individual pies, as well as keeping food warm on the table.

Say goodbye to plastic

For a sustainable, BPA-free household, Hokan offers a unique alternative to storage solutions with potential harmful pollutants. Stoneware is dense pottery fired at high temperatures making it non- porous (ideal for everyday use) and, consequently, odour and stain free. Which can’t be said of plastic alternatives.

Robust enough for everyday food prep, the bowls and lids are brilliantly stackable, eliminating any fear of toppling or spilling, saving space in the fridge when storing leftover or pre-prepped food for the next meal. And beautiful enough to be taken straight from the oven, fridge or microwave to the table.

The volume of each bowl is determined by its height, which keeps all of the lids the same size for each bowl, so no need to search through the kitchen for the correct lid – they all work. You can also use the lids as a side dish!

Peter Morrell, Editor, comments “In Japanese the word Hokan means to keep something safe or preserve it. So this bowl is intended to be used as both a cooking pot, and for fridge storage.

“This a lovely bowl which can be used by any world cuisine, think Biryani with the lid sealed by dough or a Paella, but my immediate reaction was to use it in Japanese cooking.

“Unlike the west, eating in Japan is an aesthetic experience, the size, colour, texture and flavours of the food are all carefully planned as is the tableware which is also a key element of the dining experience, and the Hokan bowls fit this perfectly, particularly with their flowing curves and reactive glaze finish.

“In Japan the 600ml Hokan bowl would be called a medium Donburi, the same name as the protein and rice dish which is ubiquitous in the country. For its christening I cooked the most famous Donburi, Oyakodon, or parent-and-child, as it features both chicken and egg. I used my Hokan bowl as a serving dish, and a very attractive combination it made, (see image below). The bonus was that I turned the lid upside down and poured in some Kikkoman soy as a sauce dipping, making this bowl both suitable for a main and a side dish.

“In all, the Hokan range of crockery is worthy addition to your table, that will double as a talking point when you have guests to dinner.”

Hokan Bowls will enhance any kitchen countertop or dining table, offered in a stunning range including: Lemon Yellow, Sea Green, Cobalt Blue, Pitch Black, Antique White, Green Jade and NEW Blue Reactive, RRP £90, for a set of three or individually:

• Small: 400ml, RRP £25
• Medium: 600ml, RRP £30
• Large: 1000ml, RRP £35

Available from https://www.hokanbowls.com with free shipping on orders of £90 and above.

About Hokan

Hokan was established by film producer Alistair Donald. As a father of two sons, it quickly became apparent that he needed to be more efficient in the kitchen to avoid unnecessary food waste. Rather than dealing with towers of cling-filmed wrapped bowls in the fridge, he designed a plastic-free solution that was easily stackable and could be used to cook, bake and serve, and then store and save, food. The unique, contemporary design of Hokan bowls come in three sizes with a one-size fits-all interlocking lid design for easy storage.

Hokan are proud to partner with The Felix Project who help to feed local communities in London by rescuing surplus food from suppliers and redistributing it to over 1,000 frontline charities and schools. For every small bowl sold, Hokan donates 1.5 meals; for every medium bowl, 3 meals; for every large bowl, 4.5 meals; and for every set of three, 9 meals.