{"product_id":"shallow-ceramic-bowl-8-5-inch-matte-gray-and-blue-salad-dish-for-soup-and-serving","title":"Shallow Ceramic Bowl, 8.5-Inch Matte Gray and Blue Salad Dish for Soup and Serving","description":"\u003cp\u003eShallow ceramic bowl with an 8.5-inch size and matte gray and blue finish brings simple Nordic style to salads, soup, and plated meals. Its solid-color design keeps the focus on what you serve, while the shallow shape offers an alternative to a deeper bowl. Choose it for a salad dish or soup plate when you want one piece of tableware that suits both uses. The understated finish pairs a clean look with a straightforward shape for your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this ceramic salad bowl to present a salad on its own or alongside the rest of your meal. For another serving option, make it your soup plate, keeping the same matte look across different dishes. Its Nordic-inspired styling works equally well as part of a casual place setting or a more deliberately arranged table. With a simple design rather than a patterned surface, this bowl lets you build your setting around its gray and blue tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 inches (approximately 21.6 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors\/Styles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte gray and blue; solid-color, Nordic-inspired design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalad dish, soup plate, and food serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat problem does it solve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt simplifies choosing a dish for soup or salad, giving you one shallow shape suited to either meal. Instead of switching between a flat plate for greens and a different style for soup, you can reach for this 8.5-inch bowl. If you prefer ceramic soup bowls with a shallow profile, its matte gray and blue finish also makes coordinating your place setting straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe problem in numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 2010, 31% of the food available at U.S. retail and consumer levels went uneaten. (USDA Economic Research Service, 2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. retail and consumer food losses totaled 133 billion pounds in 2010. (USDA Economic Research Service, 2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe estimated retail value of U.S. retail and consumer food losses was $161.6 billion in 2010. (USDA Economic Research Service, 2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures show the scale of uneaten food, but they do not establish that this bowl reduces waste. Its practical benefit is versatility: the same shallow ceramic dish can serve soup or salad, simplifying your choice of tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this one for its ceramic construction, 8.5-inch size, and matte gray and blue finish. The shallow profile suits soup and salad, while the solid-color, Nordic-inspired design gives it a simple, understated character. When comparing ceramic serving bowls, it’s a straightforward choice if you want a shallow dish with a matte finish rather than a patterned look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly do you get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour selection is the 8.5-inch matte disc style: a ceramic dish with gray and blue tones and a solid-color finish. This wide shallow bowl serves as a soup plate or salad dish, bringing a simple Nordic look to your meal. The 8.5-inch size is approximately 21.6 cm, giving you a clear size reference when planning your table setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOUSELAND","offers":[{"title":"Matte Bowl \/ 8.5 in (21.6 cm)","offer_id":46156181110831,"sku":"14:350686#8.5-inch matte disc","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4046\/6479\/files\/8469227601967_front1_problem.jpg?v=1792180248","url":"https:\/\/thehouseland.com\/products\/shallow-ceramic-bowl-8-5-inch-matte-gray-and-blue-salad-dish-for-soup-and-serving","provider":"HOUSELAND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}