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Caring for cutlery or flatware
(25th April 2007 21:11)
... the do's and don'ts
"Stainless" steel really means "stain resistant" and even the best cutlery, made from 18/10 stainless steel, needs a bit of care to keep it looking its best.
DOs
Wash by hand - probably the best way to clean cutlery even if it is dishwasher safe... (More...)
What is difference between "china" and "fine china"?
(10th April 2007 21:58)
... choosing between the different grades.
China is commonly used to mean all crockery or dinnerware. But the term really has stricter meaning.
Ceramics just mean "made from clay".
Fine china or porcelain is made from feldspar, flint,and kaolin clay, a fine white clay. These materials are... (More...)
How to Set a Table
(21st March 2007 00:00)
Whether your dinner is very formal or not so formal, there are a few basic guidelines to setting a table.
Instructions
STEP 1: Fairly obviously, the first step is to figure out how many guests will be attending. If... (More...)
George Orwell's Perfect Cup of Tea Rules
(1st March 2007 17:57)
A stern and eloquent critic of Hitler and Stalin, George Orwell was just as vociferous in his approach to making a cup of tea.
Use tea from India or Ceylon (Sri Lanka), not China
Use a teapot, preferably ceramic
Warm... (More...)
The Shape of a Wine Glass
(1st March 2007 17:29)
Does it matter?
The shape of the glass is very important, as it concentrates the flavour and aroma (or bouquet) to emphasise the varietal's characteristic. The shape of the glass also directs the wine itself into the best area of the mouth for the varietal. In general... (More...)
Why and How to Decant Wine
(1st March 2007 16:50)
Three Reasons for Decanting Wine
Old wines that have been cellared properly will contain sediment due to the aging process. By properly decanting the wine, the sediment will remain in the bottle.
Young... (More...)
