Comments on: Classic flatware http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/ Manolo Loves the Food! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:02:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Grandmothers » Manolo's Food Blog http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-55123 Grandmothers » Manolo's Food Blog Sun, 25 May 2008 16:54:36 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-55123 [...] his preference for the dessert spoon, Bronwyn derides Mr. Henry for renouncing the humble teaspoon. Don’t fret, Bronwyn. The Henry household is [...] […] his preference for the dessert spoon, Bronwyn derides Mr. Henry for renouncing the humble teaspoon. Don’t fret, Bronwyn. The Henry household is […]

]]> By: Eilish http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54909 Eilish Wed, 21 May 2008 08:50:12 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54909 I thought I would chime in with my two sense, since I have insomnia and a very busy brain tonight. When I got married, I registered for the slightly modern and very simple Gorham Studio pattern stainless and I received lots of it. I loved the weight and balance of the pieces and the simplicity of the design. On the advice of my very wise mother, I didn't return a spoon, but simply kept in storage what I didn't need immediately. Now after seven years of marriage we have pulled out a replacement piece here and there from our original gifts and I am always amazed at how well the finish has held up against the "brand new" pieces! I still love the pattern and it looks great (and it always goes in the dishwasher). I also love that it is widely available at most good department stores or online. Overall, it's a great pattern for someone who wants a good, no frills, but quality looking set of stainless. I thought I would chime in with my two sense, since I have insomnia and a very busy brain tonight. When I got married, I registered for the slightly modern and very simple Gorham Studio pattern stainless and I received lots of it. I loved the weight and balance of the pieces and the simplicity of the design. On the advice of my very wise mother, I didn’t return a spoon, but simply kept in storage what I didn’t need immediately.

Now after seven years of marriage we have pulled out a replacement piece here and there from our original gifts and I am always amazed at how well the finish has held up against the “brand new” pieces! I still love the pattern and it looks great (and it always goes in the dishwasher). I also love that it is widely available at most good department stores or online. Overall, it’s a great pattern for someone who wants a good, no frills, but quality looking set of stainless.

]]> By: La BellaDonna http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54898 La BellaDonna Tue, 20 May 2008 19:01:30 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54898 A little late, but I was going to suggest perusing the wonders of Ross-Simons.com. They offer stainless, silverplate, and sterling, all high-quality goods at a discount (ditto their other tableware, jewelry, and other bits and frills). A little late, but I was going to suggest perusing the wonders of Ross-Simons.com. They offer stainless, silverplate, and sterling, all high-quality goods at a discount (ditto their other tableware, jewelry, and other bits and frills).

]]> By: Bronwyn http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54893 Bronwyn Tue, 20 May 2008 07:24:33 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54893 Does Mr Henry choose his friends on the basis of not having sugar or milk in their coffee/tea? Surely he doesn't expect them to stir their chosen beverage with the dessertspoon? A teaspoon is called a teaspoon because it is used to stir tea, it is usually of an appropriate size to do so. Does Mr Henry choose his friends on the basis of not having sugar or milk in their coffee/tea? Surely he doesn’t expect them to stir their chosen beverage with the dessertspoon? A teaspoon is called a teaspoon because it is used to stir tea, it is usually of an appropriate size to do so.

]]> By: Mr. Henry http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54887 Mr. Henry Mon, 19 May 2008 16:38:58 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54887 Ayyyy! Mr. Henry ordered from the suspiciously-named upscalegallery.com. Although they give a discount of about 25%, delivery takes 8 to 12 weeks. Having waited 8 to 12 years to make a decision, now he wants it yesterday. The internet annoys him, especially today when his broadband isn't working and he is forced to piggyback on unsuspecting neighbors. It feels a little creepy to borrow bandwidth without asking permission. Go ahead and order the tenmoku plates. The owner of Sara could not be nicer or more accommodating, and the plates are fabulous. Ayyyy! Mr. Henry ordered from the suspiciously-named upscalegallery.com. Although they give a discount of about 25%, delivery takes 8 to 12 weeks. Having waited 8 to 12 years to make a decision, now he wants it yesterday.

The internet annoys him, especially today when his broadband isn’t working and he is forced to piggyback on unsuspecting neighbors. It feels a little creepy to borrow bandwidth without asking permission.

Go ahead and order the tenmoku plates. The owner of Sara could not be nicer or more accommodating, and the plates are fabulous.

]]> By: L. http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54886 L. Mon, 19 May 2008 16:27:29 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54886 I've never encountered Christofle in person but I have no doubt, from your paeans, that there is a reason it is priced as it is. That said, we registered for Crate & Barrel flatware at our wedding and I am still quite happy with it (unlike the worthless C&B china, prone to losing most of its color). We ended up with Cutipol Baguette; no longer available but actually quite like the flatware you showed above. The Charlemagne flatware they offer now (http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=100&f=339) looks somewhat similar. I am not trying to sway Mr. Henry, just putting that out there for others who might be looking for something attractive but less expensive. In the meantime, as I will be in the market for some new china soon (see above), I have bookmarked Mr. Henry's tenmoku plates, which I find extremely compelling. Thank you, Mr. Henry! I’ve never encountered Christofle in person but I have no doubt, from your paeans, that there is a reason it is priced as it is. That said, we registered for Crate & Barrel flatware at our wedding and I am still quite happy with it (unlike the worthless C&B china, prone to losing most of its color). We ended up with Cutipol Baguette; no longer available but actually quite like the flatware you showed above. The Charlemagne flatware they offer now (http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=100&f=339) looks somewhat similar.

I am not trying to sway Mr. Henry, just putting that out there for others who might be looking for something attractive but less expensive.

In the meantime, as I will be in the market for some new china soon (see above), I have bookmarked Mr. Henry’s tenmoku plates, which I find extremely compelling. Thank you, Mr. Henry!

]]> By: Casey http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54822 Casey Fri, 16 May 2008 18:37:22 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54822 Mr. Henry still should check once a week or so. Items like this trickle on, but eventually some true bargains will appear. I collect Barbara Eigen's American majolica from the 70s and 80s-- upon which food looks so fine -- and for weeks there will be nothing and then an absolutely wonderful piece will appear, usually at a bargain price. Mr. Henry still should check once a week or so. Items like this trickle on, but eventually some true bargains will appear. I collect Barbara Eigen’s American majolica from the 70s and 80s– upon which food looks so fine — and for weeks there will be nothing and then an absolutely wonderful piece will appear, usually at a bargain price.

]]> By: Mr. Henry http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54714 Mr. Henry Wed, 14 May 2008 13:48:54 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54714 It's heartening to hear that flatware holds up over time. As for eBay, Mr. Henry checked there several times without success. The lowest price he found is at upscalegallery.com, but you have to know what you want ahead of time. It’s heartening to hear that flatware holds up over time.

As for eBay, Mr. Henry checked there several times without success. The lowest price he found is at upscalegallery.com, but you have to know what you want ahead of time.

]]> By: Twistie http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54692 Twistie Wed, 14 May 2008 02:56:40 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54692 A good set of quality flatware is indeed worth its weight in gold...not that I would recommend gold flatware for every day. It's an awfully soft metal for the purpose, after all. ; ) One of my favorite things about receiving wedding gifts was how good my lovely stainless flatware felt in my hand as I balanced each piece. Coming up on fifteen years of wear and tear, it looks just as lovely and feels just as good in the hand as it did when we got back from our honeymoon. Simple, solid, handsome, and elegant. I definitely agree flatware should be simple in design, the better to showcase the food on it. A good set of quality flatware is indeed worth its weight in gold…not that I would recommend gold flatware for every day. It’s an awfully soft metal for the purpose, after all. ; )

One of my favorite things about receiving wedding gifts was how good my lovely stainless flatware felt in my hand as I balanced each piece. Coming up on fifteen years of wear and tear, it looks just as lovely and feels just as good in the hand as it did when we got back from our honeymoon. Simple, solid, handsome, and elegant.

I definitely agree flatware should be simple in design, the better to showcase the food on it.

]]> By: Casey http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54669 Casey Tue, 13 May 2008 16:21:52 +0000 http://manolofood.com/classic-flatware/#comment-54669 Have you checked eBay--I have friends who have accrued fine sets of flatware that way. Have you checked eBay–I have friends who have accrued fine sets of flatware that way.

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