Flatware Funnies
Woman in the Middle | June 19, 2015As I mentioned in a post a while back, somehow forks, spoons and knives from my service for eight have disappeared. I am still puzzled how this happened, but the result is that what was a service for eight when we married 29 years ago is now, at best, a service for five. One dinner for the four of us and we are SOL until the dishwasher has run again.
When it comes to things like flatware, dishes, and glassware, I like full sets. I am not going to my local Wal-Mart and buy three forks, four spoons, and a couple of butter knives and throw them in the drawer with the existing flatware. If you do this, I am not judging. But for me, I figure I am 53 years old and I deserve matching flatware.
Finding new flatware was full of problems. Number one is that Hubby doesn’t like it when things change. Number two, flatware nowadays is GIGANTIC. You could slay an elk with the huge dinner forks that come with most sets. The soup spoons look like serving spoons! Also, I am, ahem, cheap, and don’t want to spend $200 on a new set if the forks are just going to walk away again.
I went on the hunt and found a set I liked, with normal sized forks and spoons. It is by Oneida and called “Sand Dune.” My husband called me out on the name. I admit I like anything that hints of the beach, but, really, I liked the flatware in any case. I found it for a reasonable price online and it just arrived the other day. Twelve places settings! Take that, you flatware black hole! We can lose a few and still have service for eight!!!
Inside the box was a small card which told me the “easy care tips” for my new flatware. I am still laughing. I thought I would share them with you. Keep in mind we are talking about STAINLESS STEEL here. Here are the instructions:
Wash as soon as possible after each meal.
When hand washing, dry promptly.
Never allow it to soak, even in plain water.
Never allow it to sit unwashed over night.
Given that the cheap, no name stainless lasted us for 29 years under all the harsh conditions listed above, I think the Oneida will survive.
“Never allow it to sit unwashed over night.” Giggle…..
Well, I’m glad you found something you like at the price you like!
They seriously expect you to wash it immediately after use? Not gonna happen here.
I am thinking that will only happen in the home of a seriously OCD person or when the family has a live in maid….
Hurrah for you getting a whole new set of flatware! I am down to 5 spoons and threw in a few from another old set, so there is a pattern mix in the drawer. I may go on the hunt for an Oneida set of 12 too! You are setting a fine example. I am way over 53 and deserve more.
This happened with coffee mugs too – had a mixed up bunch in the cabinet and finally got a beautiful set of big mugs I love. Thanks for the inspiration to go forth with the flatware challenge. ~Dor
I wish you good luck! Try to avoid the elk-slaying forks.