%HTMLlat1; ]> http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9 Thoughts on presenting food and drink 2008-11-21T13:18:20+00:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__748__Caring+for+Elia+Stainless+Steel+Cutlery These are guidelines, published by Elia on how to care for your Elia Cutlery CARING FOR YOUR ELIA CUTLERY DO Follow the instructions that come with your dishwasher Remove and hand-dry the cutlery... 2008-03-11T17:49:02+00:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__701__Do+you+do+Elia%27s+Jester+Cutlery+Range The short answer to this one is yes, we do sell the Elia Jester Cutlery range. The Jester range and the other remaining Elia ranges not currently showing on the site, are due to be added shortly, so if you are interested in any other Elia Range such as... 2008-01-29T12:33:04+00:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__682__Why+Buy+White%2C+Professional+Quality+Tableware Make Life Easier by Choosing Professional Quality Dinnerware Its funny. So many people appear convinced that following the professionals in the kitchen is the way to go in when choosing cookware that works. Yet, the same way of thinking has... 2007-11-19T21:07:22+00:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__476__Comparing+the+quality+of+stainless+steel+cutlery There is a very wide range of price and quality in terms of stainless steel cutlery. A key specification to look for is the quality of the stainless steel. 18/10 stainless steel is the best. It means it contains 18% chromium, and 10% nickel. The... 2007-05-28T21:37:17+01:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__469__Setting+the+Table+-+%2E%2E%2E+a+quick+guide+to+formal+tableware+presentation The following guidelines are a quick refresher course on how to create the perfect table for you and your guests. Top Row From Left to Right Bread plate with butter knife (top left of dinner plate) Coffee cup (top... 2007-05-14T15:45:10+01:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__430__Caring+for+cutlery+or+flatware+-+%2E%2E%2E+the+do%27s+and+don%27ts "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... 2007-04-25T21:11:11+01:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__413__What+is+difference+between+%22china%22+and+%22fine+china%22+-+%2E%2E%2E+choosing+between+the+different+grades%2E 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... 2007-04-10T21:58:57+01:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__379__How+to+Set+a+Table 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... 2007-03-21T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__382__George+Orwell%27s+Perfect+Cup+of+Tea+Rules 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... 2007-03-01T17:57:41+00:00 http://www.tableware-plus.co.uk/blog.php/BlogID__9/BlogTextID__381__The+Shape+of+a+Wine+Glass+-+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... 2007-03-01T17:29:09+00:00