I think I could eat pizza every day, for every meal. I’m not even exaggerating. It would be my desert island food of choice, although I don’t know how I would be getting and/or making pizza on a desert island, but that’s irrelevant. And sure, there are plenty of different options when it comes to pizza so it’s not like it would be that boring, but I think I could be satisfied with plain old cheese pizza. It’s just one of those things that always sounds good in any situation. It’s the perfect answer to “What are we having for dinner?” and you can customize it any way you want to appease whomever you’re with. You can dress it up with specialty pizzas a la California Pizza Kitchen or dress it down with something homemade (from your kitchen or the corner pizza joint). The possibilities are endless.
For the perfect meal, you need the perfect tableware and the Pizza Slice Party Plate Set (Perpetual Kid, $39.99) certainly complements any pizza pie. This set includes six triangular-shaped plates that combine to form a complete pizza pie. Individually, each plate is ideal for holding a single slice of pizza. And to really class things up, there are six different types of pizzas (one for each plate) illustrated, so it might even help you decide what you’ll order tonight.
Remember when I was talking about dinner parties the other day and how food is instrumental to their success? Well, if you have something as snazzy as this plate set, you could order in from Domino’s and your party would still be a hit. And that’s really saying something.
3 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 9″ x 9″
-Set of 6 plates
-Triangular shaped
-Each printed with a pizza theme
-Forms a six slice pizza pie when combined
-Made of high quality melamine
Are you a fan of dinner parties? I mean, I know all of you out there are more than happy to host an alcohol-fueled get together, but what about a somewhat subdued evening at home with a few of your closest friends? Believe me, it’s not as boring as it sounds. First of all, even though boozing it up and playing Wisest Wizard with your friends can be totally boss, it might be nice to actually get to eat at a party. You know, real food, not just chips and cheeseballs (although they are my fave). But there’s a lot of planning that goes into throwing a fabulous dinner party, least of which is the food.
For instance, you before you can even think about what you’re going to serve, you have to know what you’re going to put it on. And if you don’t have an answer to that (or your answer is of the disposable paper variety), then perhaps you should check out the Trio Plate (Generate Design, $59.00). Actually three plates in one, it’s the perfect way to showcase your cooking talents and/or that of a to-go dish from your favorite restaurant. Sold as a set of two, you could use these plates for appetizers as well as main dishes where the elements are kept separate. Hell, you could even go all out and purchase enough to use as your own fine china.
Ok, so now that you’ve got your dinnerware out of the way and you’ve no doubt cooked up a spectacular dish for the occasion, it’s time to work on your guest list. It would be important to note here that I enjoy dinner parties, especially those with an abundance of delicious food, and my schedule is fairly flexible. You think about it.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 5″ x 14.5″ x 11″
-Set of 2
-Connects 3 different sized plates as a single unit
-Custom gift boxed
-Made of certified glazed ceramic
-Microwave safe
-Hand wash
It’s been awhile since dinnertime was an exciting event. And by a long time, I mean it’s basically never been all that thrilling. Especially when you’re a kid and you’re forced to sit through excruciatingly boring dinner conversations that are way over your head, dinner seems to last forever. There’s nothing to do but sit there and stare at your plate, full of disgusting foods you don’t want to eat. Brussel spouts again? Really, Mom? And to top it all off, they won’t even let you leave the table! You’re just supposed to suffer through talk of Uncle Dave’s colonoscopy and Aunt Gert’s festering boils (your family has a lot of medical ailments, apparently). This is an outrage!
For those of us who demand to be entertained at the dinner table but cannot afford quality dinner theater, the Food Face Dinner Plate (Perpetual Kid, $10.99) will surely suffice.Remember Woolly Willy? Such a simple concept, but that bald man provided us with hours of hilarious enjoyment. This plate employ that same idea, namely dressing up a bald, beardless man, but with food instead of magnetic shavings. Not only does this plate provide hours (yes, I said hours) of endless entertainment, but the possibilities really are infinite! I mean, depending on what your dinner consists of, you could have a mashed potatoes beard, roast beef hair, and carrots for eyebrows. Or maybe you want to go the traditional route and do spaghetti hair and marinara sauce lipstick – that’s what I think when I hear the word “traditional.” And don’t worry about overuse because this plate is made of high-fire ceramics, designed to withstand many, many, many character transitions.
These plates are actually my fine china, only I use them all the time instead of just on special occasions. On holidays, I like to take them out and challenge my guests to a Face Decorating Contest. Best use of food as art wins a Maserati. That’s just how I roll.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 8.5″ diameter
-One plate
-Ceramic
‘Tis the season for festive parties, raucous celebrations, and other sorts of joyous occasions! And what happens at gatherings such as these? Sure, everyone is just a little bit different, but there is a basic formula: eat, drink, and be merry. When you’re at a party, or better yet hosting one, you don’t want to get bogged down in the annoying, but necessary party maintenance. For me, the one thing I hate to have to clean up is dishes. It’s nice to have some people over, relax, and have a good time, but it sucks to have a sink full of dirty plates at the end of the night. Now, you could go all plasticware instead, but I always feel so guilty about it. I mean, how wasteful is that to use plastic utensils and plates? And you know everyone will use way more than they need to because if it’s disposable, it gets disposed. If it’s a real plate, they use one for the entire night. If it’s plastic, well then you’d better believe they’ll use at least five apiece. Just because they can.
By using the Sugarcane Disposables (Drinkstuff), you can take the pressure off of having to choose between some leisure time for yourself and saving the environment. Not only are these disposable plates and bowls made of 100% sugar cane fibre, but they’re also completely biodegradable and compostable. That’s right, you can use them up and throw them away because they won’t be sitting in a landfill for all eternity. And they’re actually superior to traditional disposables because you can microwave and freeze them without having to worry about destroying them, or poisoning yourself. Another fun little fact about these things? They won’t absorb oil or leak. So even if they’re made to break down. they’re not going to start in the middle of your party. They’re real classy that way.
Now, I’m not advocating using this faux china exclusively because that’s not exactly the most environmentally friendly choice. But you have to admit, it would be nice to pull these out every once in awhile. Just think, not only will your party be rocking, but everyone will be talking about how you managed to go green even around the holidays. Now, that’s a real gift.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Prices:
Small plate (7″): £7.59
Large plate (10″): £18.69
Divided plate (10″): £6.99
Bowl (16oz): £11.29
-Quantity:
Small plate: pack of 125
Large plate: pack of 125
Divided plate: pack of 50
Bowl: pack of 125
-Biodegradable and compostable
-Will not absorb oil or leak
-Microwavable and freezable
-Made from 100% sugar cane fibre
-Materials obtained from sustainable sources
-Not available for delivery in the United States or Canada
You know what sucks? A party foul. We’ve all been there. You’re having a great time at someone’s house, drinking a few adult beverages and shooting the shit, when all of a sudden someone spills a drink. Sure, it’s not the end of the world, but it is a party pauser if I ever saw one. Most of the time when someone spills a drink it’s because they’re trying to bring over drinks for about fifteen people all at once. You’ve seen them, a crowd of beers clutched to their chest and two hands full of six wineglasses. It’s really just a matter of time before one of those drinks bites the dust.
All the mess could be easily avoided if you just invested in the Large Non-Slip Tray (Drinkstuff, £9.98). Not only does it make carrying multiple drinks easier, but you don’t even have to be a savvy waiter to pull it off. The secret of this tray lies in its Progrip rubber, a surface so slip resistant that you can cart around a tray full of beverages and not have to worry about them toppling over. Sure, you could get a regular plain old tray and try using that, but just me know how long that lasts. You may think you’ve got steady hands, but you might want to factor in the number of tequila shooters you plan on doing throughout the night. Reconsidered, eh?
I can just see it now: you’re floating around the party scene like a butterfly, handing out drinks like they’re flower nectar. You accidentally stumble over an empty beer can and you’re balance begins to waver. All eyes are on you as you and the drink tray sway back and forth. But no, there will be no spills today, thank you very much. Crisis averted.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 20mm diameter
-Weight: 430g
-Progrip rubber surface
-Helps stop glasses from sliding
-Reduces accidental breakages
-Perfect for serving drinks at a busy party
-Not available for delivery in US or Canada
