Youve heard the phrase, presentation is everything
. Though this rings true when embarking on the task of buying tableware for your kitchen, there are also some other key aspects to keep in mind. Here are TCFs top tips.
White tableware The timeless classic
There is a reason why restaurants and top notch culinary establishments make use of plain white tableware. This is due to the fact that it does not date and can be easily replaced in the likely event that an item breaks. Though grandmas china is simply beautiful, you will soon find yourself with a mismatched collection of odd pieces. Crockery trends come and go like any other, but white tableware is here to stay. For those who just cannot bear to use plain white tableware, there is a compromise available in the Jamie Oliver Tableware collection. He has recently launched a duck egg blue range that performs the same function as the white tableware but adds a hint of color.
Not so plain
Many people steer away from white tableware feeling that it is plain and boring. They could not be more wrong. White tableware presents the opportunity to decorate the rims of the dinner plates or the food tailoring it to match the design of the culinary experience in question. In this manner it is versatile and presents an opportunity to be creative. In addition, food simply looks fresher and more delicious in white tableware. As a result it tastes better too. This also counts for plain colors such as the duck egg blue items in the Jamie Oliver Tableware collection.
Packing and diversity
No matter what color or design you choose, it is important to choose tableware that stacks neatly in your cupboards. It is also essential that you can use it in your oven, microwave and dishwasher. Generally tableware made from porcelain is the best for all purpose use. Why use one dish to cook in and another to serve in if you dont have to? Choose items that have more than one use too. A set of triangular dishes for example may be used to serve dips in but can also function as funky desert dishes too.