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Eating For One, In Style
My theory on dining is that presentation counts for a lot, and equally so, whether it’s takeout at home alone, or a slow-cooked feast for friends. Plastic forks and spoons are not in my playbook. How about you?
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Ugh, plastic– so unappetizing. I use my ex’s family silver everyday.
Mary, do you polish the silver? I tried that once, and said, “never again.”
I polish once a year. That’s all I can tolerate. But I do love the heft and beauty of the silver, even if it’s a little tarnished. Love the history of it too.
I know what you mean about the history. I have some silver pieces from my Mom’s collection that I treasure. (Though they’re quite tarnished, I’m afraid.)
At home alone (but homecooked, never takeout) is the usual case for me — but it is always with silver and nice plates, bowls, etc (not ‘fine china’ but). I have never bought plastic cutlery in my life, or paper plates. Environmentally bad, plus-who can really eat with those things?!
I like to use cloth napkins, too. I figure that I deserve it.
It’s so funny that you posted this as just last night I poured my Maria Calendar meal for one onto a real plate instead of eating it out of plastic!
Take out tastes so much better that way.
Takeout is rare for me, however, lunches at work are always leftovers. For both cases, I always transfer the food to a plate and use proper cutlery.
It saddens me to think that a plastic piece, used only for a few minutes, will never decompose. I don’t like to be sad, so years ago I started carrying a stainless steel camping cutlery set in my purse or and lunch bag. It’s bailed me out so many times, and I love it. It’s a souvenir from a trip to Europe, so it always evokes great memories.
That’s so cool, Kathy. Nurturing yourself and the environment.
For real! I HATE flimsy plastic ware. At home I ALWAYS use silver ware and even at work I use reusable sturdy plastic plates and really nice heavy thick plastic forks and spoons that a stamped like fancy silver ware :). I believe it makes the meals better.
I also like to arrange my food nicely on the plate. Eating is also such a visual experience.
No plastic for me. Plastic + hot food= possible transfer of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. And crazy as it may sound, I find washing dishes to be quite relaxing.
It’s great that you find washing dishes relaxing. I put up with it because I have to, but I’m not a fan.
You can wash my dishes anytime, Nicole! Funny thing is I don’t mind washing someone else’s dishes at their house, just hate doing it at mine!
Hate washing dishes no matter the location.