Toadstool Nutcracker

Snack time just got a whole lot more charming thanks to our Toadstool Nutcracker. An Eastern European classic going back decades, this adorable little kitchen gadget comes to us from Romania, where it was handcrafted from durable beechwood on a traditional lathe and hand-painted red with white polka dots à la the iconic fly agaric mushroom. Along with its handmade appeal, this sweet little fungi also extremely practical and easy to use thanks to its clever screw clamp design. Simply place your favorite shelled nut in the hollow opening of its base and twist the cap down until your nut cracks open! The perfect stocking stuffer (especially alongside shelled almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts), it would also make a cute addition to a holiday snack spread beside a bowl of mixed nuts. Since mushrooms are a symbol of good luck in many European cultures, we also love our Toadstool Nutcracker as a NYE party favor or as a thoughtful gift to anyone embarking on a new chapter.    •red beech wood •handcarved on traditional lathe  •hand-painted finish •romania •wipe clean with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly after use; do not submerge in water  •each is unique   Dimensions •approximately 2.5" diameter x 4"H