hi - just happened on your site after i was on gizmodo. i'm the designer of the "dish ran away with the spoon" bowl. enjoyed reading your comments. remember they are around $20 because they are handmade domestically using lead free, cadmium free glaze. no china import here. each is a little different since they are made by hand and yes the spoon comes with the bowl but it also handle pretty much any other teaspoon. i meant the design to work when you are eating soup for instance and aren't done and don't know where to put your somewhat dirty spoon etc....also good for lounging and multitasking around as the spoon doesn't drop down into the bowl. holds 16 ounces. feel free to send me any comments through my site anytime. thanks!