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Katie Bowes’ Must-Haves

The owner of The Post Supply in Portland shares her favorite items for the kitchen

Cooking alongside loved ones and creating community are two of my greatest joys. We’re grateful to have a home that makes it easy to gather family and friends. Choosing to make our home where we did in Maine meant forgoing the convenience of delivery food and quick market runs. This only deepened my passion for cooking and my appreciation for creative, pantry-driven meals, embracing the magic of anchovies and garlic with whatever is poking out of the garden or fresh in the local markets.

PEPPER MILL

This lives out on display as well as in heavy use in our kitchen. It migrates to and from indoor and outdoor tables, looks gorgeous, and functions perfectly.

junehomesupply.com

ANK BOWLS

Ariela’s work confounds my senses. You’ll always find one or two of her bowls working hard on the countertop, holding fresh fruit or a dish to share.

ankceramics.com

ORACLE OIL OR WONDER VALLEY OLIVE OIL & CAMINO VINEGAR

We are a big salad family from the moment the trees begin to green until the first frost—these are the dream team.

oracle-oil.com

welcometowondervalley.com

caminovinegar.square.site

MADRE TEA TOWELS & NAPKINS

My mom instilled a deep love for linen in me—I don’t mind a wrinkle and find these clean easily, even with heavy olive oil use and messy children.

madrelinen.com

CAP MATCHA

I have been trying to back off my reliance on coffee, but I find the pace of my life still requires some oomph. I’ve taken to mixing up a CAP Matcha with oat milk in the afternoon, and in the summer I drink it over ice.

capbeauty.com

OBJETAIMÉE X THE POST SUPPLY BUTTER DISHES

For years, I searched for a butter dish that was appealing enough to be left out but wouldn’t break the bank. I worked with local ceramicist Aimee Mclaughlin to create these and am so happy with how they turned out.

thepostsupply.com

CASA VERONICA BOWLS

Perfect for a winter stew, a spring pasta, or a summer salad. They look gorgeous on the shelf and provide a bit of whimsy to the table.

casa-veronica.com

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