When
choosing goods for your newlywed nest, everyday plates, stainless flatware, and
small appliances are shoo-ins, but don't pass high-ticket items by because you
think no one will buy them (guests can go in on gifts together), or that you'll
never use them (think to the future). This is the time to upgrade the everyday
versions of what you have, and also to get all the indulgences you need for
special occasions (hosting Thanksgiving dinner four years from now.) So get
that scanner ready for these five super-fine splurges:
Make a Sterling Choice
In our
parents' time, sterling silver flatware was a fixed item on most wedding
registries, and complete sets were passed down from one generation to the next.
These days, couples tend to skip over sterling in favor of stainless, liking
its lower price tag. But stainless will never hold the value, beauty, and
heirloom quality of real silver. And it wears so well -- the more you use
silver, the better it looks and the shinier the patina grows. Although it has
to be hand-washed, the extra elbow grease is worth it for beautiful silver.
Work your china into
your everyday dinners, as this top-quality tableware is meant for regular use.
Fine Dining
A lot
of people shy away from fine dinnerware, thinking that usage once or twice a
year doesn't make this fragile purchase worth it. But the truth is that
porcelain and bone china are actually tougher and more durable than common
stoneware. So don't save china for special occasions only, instead work it into
your everyday dinners, as this top-quality tableware is meant for regular use.
Slice and Dice
High-quality knives are probably the single best investment
you can make in your kitchen. Allowing you to prep meals faster, more easily,
and more safely, you will immediately notice the impact of a quality knife on
your cooking. Don't worry about getting the whole 23-knife set (although
definitely do if you'll put them to good use).
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