Kitchen

[MerryBlueEyes]

I'm a bit disappointed that all the new pieces are plasticware for outside. How is it so different to carry a dish out to the deck or porch than to carry it to the dining room table? I use my regular plates, bowls and bakeware when I entertain on my deck. I can see plastic cups around the pool, but why can't people eat off regular plates or have food served in a regular bowl just because they are seated outside?

Before spending money on the new round piece with the individual crescent shaped bowls and lids, I would use my same stoneware piece with the snap on lids. Even stacking, there is only so much room for storage. The cost isn't that much different and the quality of stoneware vs melamine is huge! I'd rather use what can be heated in the oven or microwave and cleaned in the dishwasher.