Olive wood has a long history of use in homes and kitchens around the world. It is prized for its rich color and beautiful grain, but olive wood is far more than just a pretty object. It is also ideal to be made into cutting boards, bowls, plates, and other eating utensils. But why should you use olive wood products in your kitchen? Many first-time olive wood consumers buy it for its rich blend of caramel tones rippled with dark brown grain, but it is more than it looks. Olive wood is an incredibly dense hardwood that makes it less...

Since the early days of civilization, mankind has used clay to create statues, tiles, and cookware. Today, it’s still used to slow-cook stews, roasts, and meats around the world thanks to its unique ability to seal in heat and moisture. Yet, taking care of clay and terracotta cookware takes a little more discipline than you’d give to a standard metal pot. Cooking with clay pots takes a little more know-how than you might be used to if you’ve primarily used metal cookware. Clay must be seasoned, cleaned, and heated properly to keep it from cracking or becoming moldy. Failing to...

Olive wood products are an investment worth protecting. Without proper care, the wood can become dry, cloudy, and will eventually crack. Therefore, it’s important that you take some time to learn how to properly treat your olive wood utensils, bowls, cutting boards, and other products. Olive wood should be kept clean using a solution of either hydrogen peroxide and water, lemon juice, and salt, or distilled white vinegar. Avoid using soap, as soap can dry out the wood. If your olive wood utensils ever become dry, apply a coat of oil to restore its lacking shine. Finally, never let olive...

After tests discovered that millions of Americans' drinking water were contaminated with lead, infrastructure quickly became a hot topic while average Americans looked for new ways to prevent lead contamination. Unfortunately, though, your drinking water might not be the only issue. You could be voluntarily contaminating your food with lead and cadmium and not even realize it. Here’s how. Although glassware is generally considered safe, your drinking glasses may be contaminated with lead and cadmium metal. These two heavy metals are often added to low-quality glass products to help them melt during the manufacturing process, but they can have adverse...

Forty-five just-right gifts for everyone in your list—all in one place.When it comes to gifting your parents, siblings, significant other, or anyone in your circle, we listed the best gifts for everyone. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors.Oh, and FYI - prices are accurate and all of the items are in stock as of the time of publication.  1) Tiffany Style Handmade Mosaic Lamp$69.99  Go to Product   Even though lockdowns are being eased all around the world, most people now are still working from home, and therefore, spending more time at home....

If you’re in the market for stainless steel flatware, you’ve probably come across three different types of steel —18/10, 18/8, and 18/0. These numbers don’t tell you a whole lot so it’s understandable that you might not know the difference. So, what exactly makes one type of stainless steel different from another, and which makes the best flatware?   The three numbers used to differentiate stainless steel show the percentages of nickel and chrome used to make the metal. For example, 18/8 stainless steel contains 18% chrome and 8% nickel. The rest of the metal is pure steel. Varying amounts of...

Author Elissa Carlson / Published: March-30-2021 Easter is right around the corner and now is the time to start planning ahead for your Easter brunch. Whether you are hosting guests or preparing food for your immediate family, Crystalia is here to provide you with the highest-quality glass and kitchenware products that are not only 100% durable and functional but also have an elegant and stylish design. Your kitchen will be transformed with our European-made and food safe products. Don’t believe us? Order now and give them a spin using our favorite Easter brunch recipes here at Crystalia. You won’t be...

Have you begun planning your Easter day brunch menu, but you don’t have any elegant dishes to display your food in? Are you stuck on what to gift your adult children this holiday? Check out these Crystalia kitchenware items to inspire not only your table but also your loved one’s tables. Even the Easter Bunny is shopping Crystalia  this year!       Where did the Easter Bunny come from anyway?   We all know the real reason we celebrate Easter, but where in the world did the concept of the Easter Bunny come from? Although there are many theories of the...

Are you trying to find the right wine glasses for your home? Lets go through why you might want to check out Crystalia wine glasses.   As most veteran wine drinkers know, you cannot truly appreciate a good wine without the proper glass. A good wine glass makes all the difference. It engages your senses and prevents outside factors from inhibiting your experience. But what makes a good wine glass? Let us walk you through the qualities of our Crystalia wine glasses. You will see that they are the optimal vessel for wine in your home. Keep reading to find...

A healthy life that most people care about and that we all should care about is possible with food safety. The cause and solution of many diseases are foodborne. It is possible to encounter unpleasant situations when our basic needs, nutrition and healthy life are not taken seriously. Although its exactness has not been proven yet, even the starting point of COVID-19 disease was first interpreted as a nutrition. (Bat sample.) If you remember, we started to hear nutritional advice more often during the pandemic process. Because the first point that determines how healthy we can be is always our...