Coastal Living Blog

Wooden Salad Bowls, How to Season A Wood Bowl

Satisfy Your Inner Chef: How to Season Your Wood Bowl Like A Pro

February 22, 2023

If you do not know whether your wood bowl has already been seasoned for its first use, don't despair - it won't hurt the bowl...

How to Make Your Own Green Beer, St. Patrick's Day

How Do You Make Green Beer? (and Other Pressing St. Patrick's Day Thoughts)

February 22, 2023

It seems so simple, right? Add a few drops of green food coloring to your beer and voila! Green beer. If you don't mind trial...

Chopped Salad Recipes: Shepherd's Salad

February 21, 2023

A popular traditional Turkish salad, Shepherd’s Salad was originally the main dish of… you guessed it, shepherds! In ancient times, shepherds received payment for their...

The Definitive Guide To Wooden Spoons: Top Tool Of America’s Greatest Chefs

February 21, 2023

"If you ain't cookin' with a wooden spoon, you ain't cookin." - Chef Lee Richardson, in an interview with Viking From Gordon Ramsay to David...

Why We Sell Only Top Quality Products

February 21, 2023

Welcome to The New England Trading Company! As makers and curators of unique coastal gifts, we are very selective on the quality of the items...

New Spring Decorating Ideas: Lobster Rope Basket Flower Pot

February 21, 2023

What better way to add some vibrant color to our homes this spring than with some Lobster Rope Baskets? Here's an easy pick-me-up for those...

The Chickpea Way: 10 Amazing Ways To Enjoy This Superfood

February 21, 2023

Filled with protein, folic acid, and fiber, you just can't get enough of chickpeas. Or maybe you can...? Variety is the spice of life, so...

How To Make The Best Italian Chopped Salad

February 21, 2023

Stop trying to spear lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber onto your fork all at once. Instead, you can learn how to make a your favorite...

Wicked Good Lobster Rope Doormats, Outdoor Doormats with Substance and Style

Outdoor Doormats: Substance or Style? Enjoy Both!

February 21, 2023

Looking for the most durable outdoor doormats that don't sacrifice style? Look no further than our Lobster Rope Doormats! Handwoven from polypropylene and polyethylene rope...

Miracle Potion For Restoring Wood Bowls? Yes.

February 21, 2023

If you have any wooden kitchenware in your home, whether purchased from us or not, we urge you to keep it in top shape for...

Why Coasters Make Great Coastal Gifts

February 21, 2023

So, what is the perfect coastal gift? Coasters! What an incognito way to help your hostess keep her furniture lovely. Here's our list of favorite...

The Beauty of Made in the USA Wooden Bowls

February 21, 2023

Looking for high-quality, uniquely American products? Look no further than our "Made in America" wooden bowls. When you choose to buy American-made wooden bowls, you're...