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As the weather turns cold, we start dreaming of warm drinks that go beyond regular coffee and tea. Maybe it’s the desire to warm-up after shovelling our driveway (again), the nesting that happens with a good book and a crocheted afghan, or it’s a gathering of friends and family during the holidays that puts us in a jolly mood for warm drinks with a wee bit of alcohol (sometimes!). Whatever your reasons you’ll want to pull out your stoneware. Our quick tests with our candy thermometer tell us that it keeps liquid five to 10°F warmer than traditional ceramic, glass or porcelain. When...

I grew up in a family where my Mom would start baking for Christmas in late September. There would be all sorts of treats baked and frozen over the course of three months; an amazing chocolate sugar cookie we still call P.T.A. (not sure why), decorated Rogers Syrup cookies, Granny’s German sour cream twists, popcorn balls, spiced nuts and the occasional butter tart (no raisins). Coming from a large family meant that there were ample helping hands at the baking counter. Being the youngest of 10 siblings I was given the easy tasks, counting out the dozens, removing cookies from...

I consider myself a culinary enthusiast and a good home cook, “fresh foodies” best describes our style. After a busy day at the studio I don’t make anything too fussy, but when I have a little extra time I like to experiment and try new things, even when it’s just the two of us. When family or friends are over, we like to kick it up a notch and prepare a dinner that showcases PEI seafood. That’s when we head to the dockside fishmonger and depending on the season buy clams, mussels, scallops, oysters, lobster, and all sorts of fresh...

Island Stoneware has been crafting pottery since 2007 and we’re one of a few production pottery businesses in Canada who still use a traditional pottery wheel and slab construction. The magic of a spinning wheel, the gentle coaxing of the clay by our experienced potters, and the rigorous finishing that’s applied to every piece are a few of the details that make Island Stoneware one-of-a-kind. Design and craftmanship We believe thoughtful design and meticulous construction are the difference between pottery you use every day and pottery that sits on a shelf collecting dust. We hand-craft our stoneware to be durable...

Summer is easy living in PEI. We relax on our deck, at one of our favourite beaches or just hang in the backyard. It comes with long sunny days and glorious evenings that are perfect for a picnic, barbeque or lobster and corn roast with friends and family. Our gatherings always include some type of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage. Maybe it’s our relaxed island lifestyle but we’re “over” the complex cocktail concoctions that use egg white and multiple hard-to-find ingredients and spirits. We prefer simple throw together drinks that take just a few minutes to prepare.    Before buying Island...

Thanks and Gratitude in the face of COVID-19 We are deeply grateful for the work of our Chief Public Health Officer and all the healthcare workers she represents across the Island that have helped keep us safe and healthy. Dark Days of Spring Last spring we had to layoff our potters and close the studio. The future of our studio was uncertain with a nearly complete collapse of the wholesale side of our business and the prospect of summer spent in lockdown. We understood it was necessary, vital even, that we stay home. Like everyone else, we watched the public...