dishes

You brought up flatware - When we first started camping we just threw in a mixed bunch of old stuff we had at home. Recently I bought a mid priced set. The upside is that we often camp w/ friends and family and have meals together. It is much easier to clean up because each of us can easily identify our own.

Thanks for the ideas on finding a few things I still need. Unfortunately, according to DH, I am a nut for making sure things match. I'm sorry, but it's my one flaw, lol. Replacements may have it, but they're pretty proud of their stock....don't want to pay more for a couple large bowls than I did for the whole thing. Didn't even consider thrift shops, etc....really missed the obvious on that!

Just to even the score, DH is the nut about flatware.....hates the bargain priced stuff because the edges aren't smooth. I would admit to that, too, except that then it would mean I have 2 flaws. Worked for Oneida for several years and got very spoiled. We lost some of our original set so I just bought something I thought would suffice.....now HE is the one who's complaining about it. We're having some really special company for dinner the end of Sept....and to see our new TT, so may have to hope to stumble onto a great sale on something nice between now and then. We love to camp, just like to have a few comforts.

When we bought our first HTT we went to the dollar store and outfitted it. You can get good metal forks, spoons, and knives for cheap. We bought the plastic plates bowls and cups that they had too. All but the plates have held up well. DW picked up some serrated steak knives that chew up the plates pretty good so I think it will be time for some real plates soon.

Lots of answers but you have to decide what is best for you, it depends on the kind of meals you eat. We very seldom camp for less than a week at a time and eat differently than we would if we were going for just a weekend at a time or those who are seasonal.
The Corelle can break so it has to be pampered.

geekyguru wrote:
how do u keep the plates from moving

:) Hi, we bought, what they call a lid holder, and use it to hold our Corelle plates. We keep them in a cabinet above the stove. ( it's like a plastic coated wire rack)

Corelle, Some paper and a few inherited plastic stuff we use for extra guests etc.

Melamine (I think that is what they are called now). They are like the old melmac but thicker. They are great. Someone posted you can't use them in the microwave, but we do. Since it is just the 2 of us, I prefer them to paper.

Check the outlet malls as you are traveling. One of the groups is the Tanger Outlet Mall.

Also go to www.replacements.com to see if they have what you need or you can sell any extra dishes, etc.

If you have the problem of the cushy stuff moving - mike looks like someone too a paintbrush and drizzled back and forth in a zig zag pattern. just get some 2 sided tape and tape down corners, and centers so it won't move.

dadmomh wrote:
.......One problem I'm having, though, is that Corelle discontinued the off-white solid color and I could stand to have a couple more large bowls....anyone have ideas where I might find these?

I needed a few items to match my discontinued pattern and found tons of it on eBay. I'll bet you can find your's there, too.

Mike

Paper. Have always used them.