Today, we head to Burlington, Vermont to visit AO Glass—a glass blowing company owned and operated by Rich Arentzen and Tove Ohlander. Food52 features the handmade cake stand and vase in our shop (see below). Our team was especially stoked to hang with Rich & Tove for two reasons: 1) They’re world-class glass blowers who make beautiful things. 2) They’re the parents of Food52’s Test Kitchen team member, Nea Arentzen. Hope you enjoy!

TWCMI Series Description:
Welcome to That’s Cool. Who Made It? — a series where Food52 editor Paul Hagopian explores our makers’ worlds. Whether navigating glass-blowing furnaces in northern Vermont or crutching through the world’s greatest burgundy wine event, Paul will unveil the passion, spaces, and quirks behind our favorite products.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Company Story
03:00 - Design Inspiration
03:40 - Glass Blowing 101

PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
AO Glass Handmade Bloom Bag Vase: https://food52.com/shop/products/1315...
AO Glass Handmade Pedestal Bowl: https://food52.com/shop/products/1315...
AO Glass Handmade Cake Stand: https://food52.com/shop/products/1315...

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