Further to last week's challenge, EM wrote in response to my thoughts:
I am Jewish and keep kosher, so I already have one set of meat AND milk dishes. As deserts usually involve milk, I keep a completely different set of dishes for the desert (and must clean up the entire kitchen before serving it!) However, because I love china, I was pondering just buying the dinner plate for formal meat dinners, and using either glass dishes or the regular meat dishes if I needed extra for a meal. Obviously, some color coordination would
be helpful in this instance.
- EM
One of my oldest and dearest friend's childhood home was graced with a soaring kitchen that fascinated me. Two of everything: Sub-zero's, ovens, microwaves, dish closets, and pantry's, all for the respectful observance of kosher dining.
Believe me when I say, I had to bone up to find a helpful answer to this query, and I hope you will join me in making a suggestion for EM (she was among my first five Followers and remains very close to my heart for her allegiance to this blog).
If you have an etiquette challenge question with which we can help, please email it to catherine@blushinghostess.com.
Reminder: Enter the finestationery.com Blushing giveaway here.
Photos: boston.com, Cooking Light
3 comments:
What a beautiful blog! I love it! Karen
Hey, you just have to do what I do--eat no dairy and then you don't need the extra plates!!
nannykim from spindle cottage
I think it's fine just to buy what you like and mix and match. In addition to my formal china, I have Gien "everyday" china where I actually have mixed two patterns -- one for the dinner plate and another for the dessert and salad plates. It's become very stylish to mix patterns, so I wouldn't hesitate if I were you.
Post a Comment