Posted May 18 2018 in Flatware Flatware Reviews Gifts Lifestyle Traditions Wedding
Tagged:flatware, Liberty Tabletop, made in america, Sherrill Manufacturing
Liberty Tabletop Profile
Sherrill Manufacturing, known for Liberty Tabletop products, has an admirable and increasingly unique claim to fame: it is the only remaining flatware manufacturer in the U.S.
Even the quality stainless steel it uses is made right here in America. Sherrill tests for lead and other toxic trace elements. There are no shortcuts in the making of safe, durable products. Not only that, but high-grade stainless steel retains its appealing luster and resists staining for generations.
Sherrill Manufacturing has been at this for more than 100 years and is frequently lauded by the media. The New York Times, ABC, and NBC are just a few outlets that have featured the company. Since other American industries are disappearing in droves — according to The Times, there’s only one whistle maker, one barber pole manufacturer and a handful of sneaker factories left — Sherrill’s longevity is impressive.
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Posted April 20 2018 in Flatware Gifts Lifestyle Traditions Wedding
Tagged:Bride, Cake Knife, groom, love, Wedding Cake, wedding gifts, Wedding Traditions
Weddings with Silver Superstore
Whether you’re engaged to be married or you know someone who is, you’ve come to the right place. We offer a diverse collection of exquisite pieces to delight couples and their guests on that special day and for years to come. Keep reading to get ideas.
Cutting the Cake
Wedding cake evolved from the ancient Roman tradition of breaking bread over the bride’s head for good luck.
Wedding dresses are traditionally white because that’s the color Queen Victoria chose when she married Prince Albert in 1840. The queen also served an all-white cake. The ingredients in white icing were so rare and costly at the time that it came to be called royal icing. View Full Article…
Posted March 19 2018 in Dining Flatware Flatware Reviews Lifestyle Traditions
Tagged:Caviar, Cestino, flatware, Fortessa, Metropolitan, Provencal Steak Knife Set, San Marco, Stainless Steel, Traditional design
An In-Depth Look at Fortessa Flatware
If you’re looking for something especially classy, look no further than Fortessa flatware. You’ll find whimsical pieces, like fish forks, espresso spoons and even chopsticks, that competitors simply don’t offer. Another elegant touch is the punched Fortessa logo. Such luxury is more commonly found on high-end European flatware.
Many loyal customers had never heard of Fortessa, which is relatively new on the scene, until they inquired about the silverware in their favorite upscale restaurants.
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Posted February 27 2018 in Cocktails Dining Flatware How-To Guides Lifestyle
Tagged:Albi, Christofle, Cocktail Forks, Fish Fork, Fish Knife, Fortessa, Gone Fishin', Grand City, Grande Baroque, Gumbo spoon, Oyster fork, Snail Forks, Wallace, Yamazaki
A Beginners Guide To Seafood Cutlery
Chowder Spoon
To the delight of rich folks all over England, separate courses became a way of dining and showing off in the 1850s. Twenty-four-piece place settings were not uncommon. Even guests who didn’t know any better found it hard to prop their elbows on the table.
Seafood utensils, some of the most misunderstood pieces of flatware, emerged during this time. Most are lovely and unusual, but a few are downright intimidating. Guests often wait nervously until a savvier dinner companion leads the way.
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