This hand-carved kitchen utensil Lemon Squeezer is made from sustainably-sourced olive wood from Palestine.
Olive Wood Kitchen Utensils Care:
Your new Sitti handmade olive wood kitchen utensils should be seasoned with food-safe mineral oil as soon as you receive them. If you keep applying mineral oil, especially during the first weeks, you’ll ensure a well moisturized and protected bowl, board, or utensil.
Hand washes with mild detergent and warm water. Dry completely before applying food-safe mineral oil.
Do not allow standing water to collect on your utensils, as this weakens the wood fibers and can lead to splitting and cracking.
Dry with a lint-free cloth or microfiber. Perfectly fine to let air dry (but you’ll need to condition with mineral oil more often).
Clean your olive wood utensils when needed with a scrub of lemon juice and salt.
Sitti is proud that this Sitti x Darzah collaboration has helped generate over 1500 hours of employment for Palestinian Artisans in Bethlehem.