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Randy Pickelmann

Tue, Jan 30, 2007 2:24 PM

Eric,
Have you ever tried Corel? We use them on MORNING STAR and they seem to be
pretty durable. You might buy one and try it. I usually manage to drop a
plate or two in order to discourage the Admiral from my involvement with
washing dishes. Hasn't worked so far!
Regards,
Randy Pickelmann
hard aground in Clearwater
MORNING STAR
www.morningstar.talkspot.com

Eric, Have you ever tried Corel? We use them on MORNING STAR and they seem to be pretty durable. You might buy one and try it. I usually manage to drop a plate or two in order to discourage the Admiral from my involvement with washing dishes. Hasn't worked so far! Regards, Randy Pickelmann hard aground in Clearwater MORNING STAR www.morningstar.talkspot.com

JM

Janice Marois

Tue, Jan 30, 2007 2:58 PM

Corelle SHATTERS -- think millions on tiny shards of glass/plastic. Not
safe, especially if there are vision problems to consider.

Idea: Use teak plates -- there are some gorgeous ones and ours (okay,
bowls) are old -- 20 years, maybe 30, but of course bowls aren't used as
frequently as plates would be....
Problem Encountered: Teak when used in the microwave, the "finish"
(varnish?) will bubble up. They are fine for serving, but mine with
their fancy finish were not great for reheating.

How to test for "Microwave Safe" -- put in a cup of water, plus the
bowl, plate -- whatever you want tested.
Nuke 1.5 minutes. If the bowl/plate is warm/hot, the item is not
microwave safe.

Anyway Eric, I'd look for teak plates.
Good Luck.

J & F

-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Pickelmann

Have you ever tried Corel? We use them on MORNING STAR and they seem to
be
pretty durable. You might buy one and try it. I usually manage to drop
a
plate or two in order to discourage the Admiral from my involvement with
washing dishes. Hasn't worked so far!

Corelle SHATTERS -- think millions on tiny shards of glass/plastic. Not safe, especially if there are vision problems to consider. Idea: Use teak plates -- there are some gorgeous ones and ours (okay, bowls) are old -- 20 years, maybe 30, but of course bowls aren't used as frequently as plates would be.... Problem Encountered: Teak when used in the microwave, the "finish" (varnish?) will bubble up. They are fine for serving, but mine with their fancy finish were not great for reheating. How to test for "Microwave Safe" -- put in a cup of water, plus the bowl, plate -- whatever you want tested. Nuke 1.5 minutes. If the bowl/plate is warm/hot, the item is not microwave safe. Anyway Eric, I'd look for teak plates. Good Luck. J & F -----Original Message----- From: Randy Pickelmann Have you ever tried Corel? We use them on MORNING STAR and they seem to be pretty durable. You might buy one and try it. I usually manage to drop a plate or two in order to discourage the Admiral from my involvement with washing dishes. Hasn't worked so far!

AJ

Arild Jensen

Tue, Jan 30, 2007 3:21 PM

-----Original Message-----
From:
Janice Marois

Idea: Use teak plates -- there are some gorgeous ones and ours (okay,
bowls) are old -- 20 years, maybe 30, but of course bowls aren't used as
frequently as plates would be....
Problem Encountered: Teak when used in the microwave, the "finish"
(varnish?) will bubble up. They are fine for serving, but mine with
their fancy finish were not great for reheating.

REPLY
Something that has been lost in the mists of time.

Birch wood contains a natural antibacterial substance that kills any
bacteria found on foods.
This is why birch wood was selected for plates, bowls, and utensils before
metal came into common use.
A proper butcherblock or cutting board for the galley should be end grain
birchwood not maple or teak or other hard wood.

A properly oil seasoned teak bowl or plate will have a barrier coat between
the toxins normally found in teak wood and your food. However the work
involved in maintaining this protective barrier may be too much for a daily
use eating plate that also gets washed frequently. Somehow in recent years
the original birch wood has been displaced by more popular decorator woods.

Cheers
Arild

> -----Original Message----- > From: > Janice Marois > > Idea: Use teak plates -- there are some gorgeous ones and ours (okay, > bowls) are old -- 20 years, maybe 30, but of course bowls aren't used as > frequently as plates would be.... > Problem Encountered: Teak when used in the microwave, the "finish" > (varnish?) will bubble up. They are fine for serving, but mine with > their fancy finish were not great for reheating. REPLY Something that has been lost in the mists of time. Birch wood contains a natural antibacterial substance that kills any bacteria found on foods. This is why birch wood was selected for plates, bowls, and utensils before metal came into common use. A proper butcherblock or cutting board for the galley should be end grain birchwood not maple or teak or other hard wood. A properly oil seasoned teak bowl or plate will have a barrier coat between the toxins normally found in teak wood and your food. However the work involved in maintaining this protective barrier may be too much for a daily use eating plate that also gets washed frequently. Somehow in recent years the original birch wood has been displaced by more popular decorator woods. Cheers Arild

JS

Jeffrey Siegel

Tue, Jan 30, 2007 3:31 PM

I'm surprised that no one has brought up Melmac or melamine (the generic
name). There are very cheap versions of this "old" type of plastic
dinnerware but there is a class of it that is much higher quality and very
appropriate for a boat. All of our dinnerware onboard is melamine.

Here's one example reference - I know nothing about this retailer - it was
just the first place that came up when I did a search:
http://www.instawares.com/melamine.0.3.0.htm

Here's another place:
http://www.galasource.com/

Search for "supermel" on galasource...

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Jeffrey Siegel
M/V aCappella
DeFever 53PH
W1ACA/WDB4350
Castine, Maine

www.activecaptain.com
Content, Communications, Community

I'm surprised that no one has brought up Melmac or melamine (the generic name). There are very cheap versions of this "old" type of plastic dinnerware but there is a class of it that is much higher quality and very appropriate for a boat. All of our dinnerware onboard is melamine. Here's one example reference - I know nothing about this retailer - it was just the first place that came up when I did a search: http://www.instawares.com/melamine.0.3.0.htm Here's another place: http://www.galasource.com/ Search for "supermel" on galasource... ================================== Jeffrey Siegel M/V aCappella DeFever 53PH W1ACA/WDB4350 Castine, Maine www.activecaptain.com Content, Communications, Community

SH

Scott H.E. Welch

Tue, Jan 30, 2007 4:02 PM

jeff@activecaptain.com writes:

I'm surprised that no one has brought up Melmac or melamine (the generic
name). There are very cheap versions of this "old" type of plastic
dinnerware but there is a class of it that is much higher quality and very
appropriate for a boat. All of our dinnerware onboard is melamine.

I use melamine on Island Eagle and it's been great. I bought two complete
sets of cool 60s-era table settings on eBay, one was complete right down to
the matching salt and pepper shakers. Price for both sets was under $200
including shipping. Click here to have a look:

http://tinyurl.com/yuc2cn

The only downside is that melamine will eventually deteriorate if you
microwave it. Other than that it is completely and totally indestructible.

Scott Welch
Product Manager, FirstClass Group

"If we continue to take an eye for an eye, then surely the whole world will
go blind." - Gandhi

jeff@activecaptain.com writes: >I'm surprised that no one has brought up Melmac or melamine (the generic >name). There are very cheap versions of this "old" type of plastic >dinnerware but there is a class of it that is much higher quality and very >appropriate for a boat. All of our dinnerware onboard is melamine. I use melamine on Island Eagle and it's been great. I bought two complete sets of cool 60s-era table settings on eBay, one was complete right down to the matching salt and pepper shakers. Price for both sets was under $200 including shipping. Click here to have a look: http://tinyurl.com/yuc2cn The only downside is that melamine will eventually deteriorate if you microwave it. Other than that it is completely and totally indestructible. Scott Welch Product Manager, FirstClass Group "If we continue to take an eye for an eye, then surely the whole world will go blind." - Gandhi

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