Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
Use smaller plates and bowls.
I started using smaller plates when my kids were small. The salad plate was jut the right size for them. Then I graduated to luncheon size plates. Never did go for the bigger dinner plate. Even when I had company. They got to eat off the smaller size plates.
I have never bought a 'set' of dishes. There were sizes that I knew I would never use. The cups were too small for a decent morning cup of coffee. And the dinner plates were too large. I have always bought only the dishes I knew I would use in the size that was suitable for my family. Corelle has ideal luncheon size dishes that can be bought from open stock.
And one of the benefits of smaller size dishes, is serving control. The plate looks fuller and you are tricked into thinking you ate a big meal. Great for the waistline.
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