The ABC’s of Earthenware, Stoneware, and Porcelain
If we look around a typical American kitchen what will we find? Appliances like a stove, a fridge, and a dishwasher, sure…but what about in the cupboard? You will probably see lots of bowls, mugs, plates, and cups. Pretty designs and various shapes, but have you ever stopped to consider what they are made out of? Plastic in the “more economical” kitchens perhaps, but most are made out of three main materials: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. We may have heard of these materials before…but what are they? We will be exploring the differences between these three materials in this article.
Everything You Wanted to Know About a Dinner Set … but Didn’t Ask!
Dinner time in the United States used to mean one thing…sitting around a kitchen or dining room table with loved ones and enjoying a beautiful meal together. Surrounding the kitchen or dining room table, and eating off a nice dinner set, complete with a fork, knife, spoon, plate, glasses, napkins and a centerpiece was a great way to enjoy some fantastic conversation, and welcome in the evening hours.