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Actually, serve your salad and serve artisans in Vietnam at the same time. Handmade from buffalo horn that is harvested from cattle that have died a natural death, these elegant salad tongs are crafted in the homes of artisans in Ha Tay province and help create employment, reduce poverty, and preserve cultural traditions. Hand wash.

- Dianna Marder

Moo-ve Over buffalo-horn-and-wood salad tongs, $39.95 from worldofgood.org. Available at Whole Foods stores.

Here's a trio of hand-painted earthenware bowls that move beautifully from the prep kitchen to the serving table and then the fridge. They're stackable for easy storage; the bowls are dishwasher- and microwave-safe, and lids are top-rack dishwasher-safe.

- D.M.

Garden Market storage bowls with lids, in three sizes, $7.95-$12.95 at Crate & Barrel.

Prepare a Thai-style feast in minutes with Made in Napa Valley's curry simmer sauce, made from rich, velvety coconut milk and zesty ginger. Add to chicken, meat, fish or vegetables for a one-dish meal served over rice.

- D.M.

Curry Sauce from Made in Napa Valley (madeinnapavalley.com) $6.95/12.5 oz. Available at Di Bruno Brothers, Crate & Barrel, and other area gourmet groceries.