they work for me...

[Guest guest]

I keep smiling about the dishes conversation, so here is my story. Almost 15

years ago I bought plain white corelle (they stack compactly which is a big

plus), enough place settings for 30. I bought dinner, lunch and small dishes,

bowls and mugs. I got them all at discount, and over the years I have added a

few platters. Everyone comes to my home for holidays and events, and for 15

years I have never purchased a disposable dish or utensil. Graduation parties,

showers, receptions, holidays and my every day. Formal dinners, and back yard

cookouts. I have had so many guests here that some used dinner, and some lunch

size, but it always works and has been a great investment. I have to believe it

is better for the environment than using disposable. I also have mismatched

stainless for 32. The way I keep it fun is I buy serving dishes at second hand

shops, and many are animal, fruit, and vegetable shaped. The stranger the

better, so I have a chicken shaped serving dish, a fish shaped sauce boat, a

bowl of cabbage leaves, and on it goes. I thought I would become bored with the

white, but it makes the food look lovely, so I even bought a white restaurant

table cloth. White on white, I change the look with candles, table runners,

flowers, greenery, placemats, even ribbons and confetti. No chips, no cracks,

and in the 15 years I have dropped several and shattered only one. It is a big

mess to clean, but I think watching it bounce most of the time is worth the

clean up.

[Guest guest]

Ditto, I use the plain white corelle with assorted serving pieces.

But I do like a table clothe to match the season. Also have small white animal

napkin rings.

 

Laura in FL Panhandle

 

 

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bakersgranddaughter

Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:39 AM

[veg_grp] they work for me...

 

 

I keep smiling about the dishes conversation, so here is my story. Almost 15

years ago I bought plain white corelle (they stack compactly which is a big

plus), enough place settings for 30. I bought dinner, lunch and small dishes,

bowls and mugs. I got them all at discount, and

.