Where was the gravy boat first used?
It's that tableware that looks like a squat pitcher. A shallow oblong bowl with a spout on one end and a handle on the other. It's been in use long before Marie …
Dining
This section includes tips on choosing an elegant but easy-to-clean dining table, why it's good to have buffet cabinets and my growing collection of dinnerware.
Teapot with strainer or without? Which do you need?
It has to do with how you make your tea. If you use loose tea leaves, get one with a strainer. If you prefer tea bags, a teapot without a strainer is all you need.
Bat Trang ceramic village tour and pottery class
If you love dinnerware and you're curious about how they're crafted, this is for you.
Christmas Day lunch 2021
In a bid to have zero leftovers, our Christmas day lunch was as simple as it was delicious. And, as usual, not traditional at all.
Difference between buffet and smorgasbord
You don’t need all-you-can-eat meals everyday but, trust me, having a permanent buffet in the house is a wonderful thing. Confused? Read on.
Why do Japanese bowls come in different sizes?
In Japanese dining, there are rice bowls, ramen bowls, donburi bowls and appetizer / condiment bowls. And they all come in differrent sizes.
Granite dining tabletop is elegant, easy to clean and maintain
A solid wood dining table is elegant no doubt. But, after years of water and coffee spills, there will be visible stains. We opted for black granite with solid acacia …