or cutlery. I try to be clear that these aren’t potlucks—the start times aren’t near “standard” meal times, and I say something like, “I'll provide the drinks and nibbles.” Still, at...

Stock up on plastic wrap, ziplocs and just portion out those big packages of hamburger, pork tenderloins, sausages, etc. Most warehouses sell a $20 bag of frozen shrimp that’s a true bargain. Do some unit/comparison pricing...

on either of the other two). Mundial’s forged stuff and Forschner’s stamped stuff get good reviews here for utilitarian cutlery that’s good quality. If you want to spend a little more, get a high quality...

sauce, and that the only available utensils were plastic forks and spoons. No knives, but plenty of napkins. I had a nice meal; Mrs. O had salad.

I was on the amtrak yesterday and bought a cup of noodles – and of course, they served it with a plastic fork. It was just plain weird. I stared at it, almost at a loss for what to do next... I don’t know if...

and cutlery) that would be agreeable to the largest number of people. (Tough luck for those on sugar- and wheat-fee diets!) Don’t be discouraged. You threw pearls to the swine and they didn’t get it. Some events just...

be wrapped tightly (either in plastic wrap or tin foil) and kept in the coldest part of the fridge, or, alternatively, stored in the freezer. She quotes chef Nancy Silverton as saying that butter should be frozen and...

. The exquisite silver-plated Ercuis cutlery weighs as much if not more than the plates themselves. One thing is clear: Leroy takes great care when it comes to the details of these intimate affairs.

). They have these “Daily special” menus in a plastic holder at each table. The eggplant is on that list.

side opener, and I’m sorry I waited so long. It’s easy to use and no sharp edges. As was observed above, you dont need plastic wrap to store an open can in the fridge, as the lid fits back on the can with a reasonable...

A good mandoline. I still have one of those “saw it on TV” plastic jobs.

plates and cutlery sets (which took a really long time to come). Food-wise, I love their mushroom soup!! It is flavorful and thick, not from any thickeners, but because it is so full of minced mushrooms. I’ve ordered their...

rituals depending on the formality of the restaurant. At a Denny’s type of diner, there are usually crayons and a menu to color on offer. He was also allowed to have a few coffee creamers (in the little plastic cups), and...

," and it would actually be delicious. We didn’t lack for pleasures, either. Rolling Rock was not trendy then and a case was very affordable at Blanchard’s Liquors. Likewise that eastern European red wine with the...

I had made a delicious lasagna of asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, parmesan, onions and peppers. My wife and I had it on a Sunday for dinner then wrapped the dish in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. I had some on the...