In the whole universe there are a lot of people who love bargains. In that ranking, I must be close to the top 10%. I find; I buy and I worry (what you-know-who will say). Why do I worry if it's a really great bargain? Because he cares about dishes, place mats, fabrics for furniture and other such things that a lot of guys would completely ignore and say--"whatever you like, Honey, is fine with me". I am NOT married to this kind of guy.
Recently, I volunteered at a booth at a local farmer's market. The person who is responsible for my angst over a new set of dishes is Liz Cipro. (She was the chairwoman of the culinary yard sale booth and is the executive chef at a catering company, A Legendary Event). My woman's professional culinary group (Les Dames d'Escoffier) participated at the market. We raise money for Gerogia organic farmers and give scholarships to women interested in a culinary career. For our booth, members donated gently used cookbooks and other "treasures" of the kitchen and dining.
Upon arrival and right after orientation, Liz whipped out a place setting of dishes that were donated and being offered for $25 for a (5 piece place setting) set (40 pieces). With 3 seconds of thoughtfulness, I said "I'll take them". For the next 2 1/2 hours in the 90 degree heat, I worried what would happen when I bought them home. Forty dishes is not something that's easy to "sneak in" as if I'd ever do such a thing. Mercy, me. I would never do that (unless I was forced to). We live in a condo which means--if something comes in--somtheing of equal size has to go out. Not a good thing for someone who cannot part with "things." (I'm the one who saves clothes for sentimental reasons, not because I think I'll ever wear them again.)
The Dishes in Question
Long story short: The dishes passed muster and we both think they are wonderful. You'll be seeing them in upcoming posts. In the meantime, I've given away a compete set of dishes that made another person happy. Isn't that a perfect ending? Why wouldn't I be happy with a new set of dishes that retails for $35.99 per place setting that cost me $25.
See me smile.
Wow! the table set looks very elegant it is one of the important thing on a catering business.Keep posting!
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