This Apple was salvaged from a HUGE downed Two Harbors MN tree. It was hand turned on my lathe, sanded and finished with a food safe beeswax/salad bowl finish. The darker heartwood is offset with the beautiful pale cream sapwood. The smooth finish allows you to wipe with a clean dry cloth. If needed do not soak bowl, simply wash with soap and water and immediately towel dry. When the finish needs refreshing apply a readily available butcher block or salad bowl finish according to directions.