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Off to Market: Serving Ware

partysugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:50:32 -0800

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.

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Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

College Cafeterias Are Going Trayless

partysugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:50:11 -0700

In an attempt to cut costs and be more eco-chic, many college campuses have gotten rid of cafeteria trays. Instead, students are being forced to carry their meals on plates. The trayless cafeterias are seeing up to a 30 percent decrease in food waste, and with no trays to wash, the use of energy and water is reduced as well.

While school officials whole-heartedly embrace the change, many students are not happy. They dislike not being able to carry everything at once and are more inclined to spill.

I'm all for the discontinuation of cafeteria trays, not only because it helps the environment, but because it probably also causes students to eat less. Say good-bye to serving trays and say good-bye to the freshman 15! How do you feel about the trend?

Yummy Links: From Poached Eggs to Merken

partysugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:30:46 -0700

Learn how to perfectly poach eggs. - Serious Eats
Get your grill on with these healthy recipes. - Epicurious
Check out Wendy Ding's Food Girl series, a fun depiction of females and food. - Eat me daily
Find out the best way to wash fresh fruit. - Chow
Dabney Lee allows you to create your own customized serving tray. - Hostess with the Mostess
Meet merken, a versatile Chilean spice that's delicious on everything from lamb to pasta. - The Atlantic

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Bleeding Heart BBQ Tray: Love It or Hate It?

YumSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:30:31 -0800

This barbecue tray with veins pokes fun at the juices that flow from grilled red meat. Its dark sense of humor is not for the faint of heart. What do you think of it?

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Say Cheese

YumSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:15:21 -0700

In case you don't already own cheese serving tools, I went shopping for stylish cheese serving trays and found a fabulous selection. They run the gamut from ornate and over-the-top to sleek and minimalist. My favorite is this marble tray with silver bamboo hardware ($78); it's got the perfect amount of flair and will look excellent displaying everything from a pungent blue to a sharp cheddar.

To scope out all my finds, click on the arrows below.

Fingerprint Drink Tray: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:18:11 -0800

I've recently started collecting serving trays. They are wonderful for transporting food at dinner parties and make delightful gifts. However, one drink tray I will not be adding to my collection is this fingerprint drink tray. It has ugly bumps specially designed to fit your fingertips. It may seem practical, but the molded fingers really gross me out. They remind me of a dead zombie's hand coming out of a tomb. What do you think? Would you bring this tray home?

Off to Market Recap: Serving Tray

partysugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 06:50:18 -0700

With the weather warming up, I've turned my attention to alfresco entertaining. Last weekend, I suggested my guests and I grab our cocktails and appetizers and head out to the patio. There was a lot to carry and on my third trip back to the kitchen, I couldn't help but wonder why I don't own a stylish serving tray? I asked you to help me find one. You looked for a large chic tray with edges to ensure that nothing slides off during transit. You saved the trays in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Serving Tray. I love the jungle tray with birds of paradise, but feel this turquoise striped melamine serving tray is more versatile.

Bengalspice discovered the tray, which, at $12.99, is totally affordable! For more serving trays, browse the collection below.

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Off to Market: Serving Tray

partysugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:50:47 -0700

With the weather warming up, I've turned my attention to alfresco entertaining. Last weekend, I suggested my guests and I grab our cocktails and appetizers and head out to the patio. There was a lot to carry and on my third trip back to the kitchen, I couldn't help but wonder why I don't own a stylish serving tray? Can you help me find one? Look for a large chic tray with edges to ensure that nothing slides off during transit. Save the trays in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Serving Tray. I'm excited to see your discoveries!

Geeksugar has put together an article that explains how to bookmark on TeamSugar.
Not sure where to start looking? Be inspired by some of my favorite online stores when you read more

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

Off To Market: Appetizer Tray

partysugar — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:22:39 -0700

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.

YumSugar Gift Guide: Newlyweds

partysugar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:01:31 -0800

When Christmas shopping for the couple who was recently married, stay away from items that may have been wedding gifts. Instead, opt for fun and useful accessories for their kitchen. A simple serving tray is always welcome, as is a stylish tablecloth and napkin set. Or give them a cooking-for-two cookbook. They will be able to make delicious meals together for many days to come!

For more suggestions on what to give newlyweds, scroll below.

Stainless Steel Soap ($10.00)	Cooking for Two, by Bruce Weinstein ($19.96)
Tablecloth and 6 Napkins ($24.99)	TableTopics- Couples Edition (25.00)
Naha Serving Tray ($39.95)	NapaStyle Salt Box & Salts ($20.00 - $58.00)

Yamazaki "Signature" Cheese Tray, 14" - $50.00	Agate Cheese Plates - $60.00
4 Piece Marble Cheese Set by All-Clad - $99.99	Georg Jensen Cheeseboard and Knife - $155.00
Stelton - stainless cheese plane by martin rosquist for stelton - $48.00	Petrified Wood Cheese Trays - $78.00
Silver Bamboo & Marble Cheese Set - $78.00	Cheese Board with Tools - $19.95
Michael Aram "Swiss Cheese" Cutting Board & Knife - $65.00	Granite Cheese Board with Hammered Metal Handles - $39.95
Fitz and Floyd "Ricamo" Cheese Tray with Knife, 14 1/8" - $62.00	Eclipse Cheese Tray by Nambé - $195.00
Michael Aram "Vine" Cheese Board with Knife - $79.00