serving platters

party planning

Use Wooden Cutting Boards as Serving Platters

When it comes to serving platters, I'm always looking for something festive and large.

When it comes to serving platters, I'm always looking for something festive and large. However, the tray that gets the most use in my kitchen is actually a wooden cutting board. The simple board doubles as a delightful serving tray for everything from crostini to crispy salami. By adding the rustic wood to a party's decor, a wooden board also makes the atmosphere seem less formal and more casual. The clean up is easy as the small board is dishwasher safe. It's perfect for holiday entertaining.

What's your favorite serving platter? Do you offer food on wooden cutting boards?

Thanksgiving

Off to Market: Serving Ware

In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I like to take inventory of my serving ware.
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In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I like to take inventory of my serving ware. I plan on doing a lot of entertaining between now and New Year's, and whether I'm plating up bite-sized appetizers or slicing pieces of roast chicken, I'm going to need a lot of serving trays and bowls.

I want to invest in a couple of new ones, can you help me find them? To share your favorite serving ware, bookmark the items in the Off to Market group in the YumSugar Community. Don't forget to tag the bookmarks with the keywords Serving Ware. Happy hunting!

Interested in learning more about bookmarking? Check out the complete instructions here. Need some shopping inspiration? See a list of my favorite online stores when you read more

Fashion

Do You Own Fashionable Servingware?

Do You Own Fashionable Servingware?

Love It or Hate It

Pizza Party Platter: Love It or Hate It?

The other night I was browsing around Etsy, when I came across this Pizza Party Platter ($15).

The other night I was browsing around Etsy, when I came across this Pizza Party Platter ($15). At first I thought it was kitschy and fun, and then I decided that it really wasn't me. What do you guys think? Would this pizza-loving family of four make their way into your home?

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Chips

Off to Market Recap: Chip and Dip Servers

Since it's Cinco de Mayo, I plan on consuming a lot of my all-time favorite snack: chips and dip!

Since it's Cinco de Mayo, I plan on consuming a lot of my all-time favorite snack: chips and dip! While I could be boring and serve chips and dip in random mismatched bowls, I prefer to be exciting and serve them in fun little matching dishes. So, I asked you to help me round up a bunch of attractive and fabulous chip and dip servers. You looked for serving platters that can be used for more than one holiday and saved the servers in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Chips and Dip Servers.

Isn't this sleek glass serving set that bethany21 discovered stunning? It's simple and chic shape makes it perfect for serving more than just tortilla chips and guacamole. It would look lovely with pita and hummus, buffalo wings and blue cheese dip, or even cheese and olives!

For more chip and dip servers browse the selection below.

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trifle

Off to Market: Trifle Dish

While trifles are a perfect dinner party dessert — they are best when made in advance and have a pretty presentation — I shy away from serving them because I don't have a proper trifle dish.

While trifles are a perfect dinner party dessert — they are best when made in advance and have a pretty presentation — I shy away from serving them because I don't have a proper trifle dish. Can you help me find a fabulous trifle dish? Look for large, clear vessels that can hold the delicious dessert, layered salads, or fun centerpieces. Save the dishes you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Trifle Dish. Happy hunting and thanks for your assistance!

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Thanksgiving

Off to Market: Turkey Platter

PopSugar2 recently shared a very interesting Thanksgiving tradition.

PopSugar2 recently shared a very interesting Thanksgiving tradition. Every year her mother-in-law complains about a long lost turkey platter that PopSugar2 misplaced. Only PopSugar2 has no clue what her mother-in-law is talking about! Let's help her break the horrifying tradition by heading off to market in search of a gorgeous turkey platter. The serving plate should be festive but practical, and large enough to include a 20-pound bird. Bookmark the platters you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Turkey Platter. Happy hunting!

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Appetizers

Off To Market: Appetizer Tray

Like a true fashionista with clothes, a hostess with the mostess can never have too many appetizer serving trays.

Like a true fashionista with clothes, a hostess with the mostess can never have too many appetizer serving trays. There is such a wide variety of appetizer dishes - from crostinis and cheese bites, to chips and dips - that having a bunch of different platters is a good idea. I have a few cool platters, but want to supplement my collection with some new stellar pieces. Can you help me with your fabulous bookmarking skills?? Look for platters that are useful, yet stylish and that will endure a vigorous entertaining schedule. Search for all shapes and sizes, materials and textures. Save your trays (and bowls!) in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Appetizer Tray. Happy hunting!

To learn more about the bookmarking feature of TeamSugar, please read through geeksugar's explanation.

sushi

Off To Market: Sushi Serving Set

It may be a bit over the top, but I love to have the correct serving dishes for specific international items.

It may be a bit over the top, but I love to have the correct serving dishes for specific international items. For example, any time I make Spanish tapas I serve them in clay dishes that I purchased while living in Spain. Although I have never been to Japan, I really want a fabulous sushi serving set. There is something about the delicate, beautifully patterned serving sets that I admire and love. Can you help me find the most spectacular sushi serving set? Search the internet for the most authentic sushi sets and intricately designed chopsticks. Save your bookmarks in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Sushi Serving Set. I'm excited to see the pieces you discover!

For more on how the bookmarking feature functions check out geeksugar's guide.