Bowls that live outside have a harder life than the ones indoors. Rain sits in them, they get kicked across a patio, and a printed pattern that is only surface deep goes chalky after one summer of sun. Melamine copes with that better than most materials, because the colour is part of the moulding rather than a decal laid on top, and there is nothing in it to rust, rot or split along a seam.

The orchard print is the softest thing in this range, a fine countryside pattern in blue that suits a farmhouse kitchen far more than a minimal one. At 400g it is among the heavier bowls Tarhong make, which is the useful kind of heavy: weight in the bowl plus a non-slip silicone ring underneath keeps it in place against a dog who eats at speed. Food-safe, BPA-free, and straight into the dishwasher when the mud comes back in with the dog.

• Country orchard print in blue
• 400g, one of the heavier bowls in the range
• Break-resistant, BPA-free melamine
• Non-slip silicone base
• Dishwasher safe
• Suitable for garden and outdoor use

No published size for this one. Left outdoors permanently, any bowl fades eventually. Bring it in over winter and it keeps its colour for years rather than a season.

Who it's for: Owners feeding outdoors or in a country kitchen who want something that survives the weather and still looks decent.