Category: Serving

Taco Plates: For easy taco loading

Taco Plates

Tacos are meant to be eaten in pairs. One might think this is due to their relatively small size; one never seems to quite fill you up. However, there is another practical reason that the taco is frequently served as a duo: you need one to steady the other as you load it up with delicious fillings.

Leaning tacos up against each other is all fine and good, but now there is an easier way. Taco Plates are a simple solution for this age-old hard-shell dilemma. Made from recyclable polystyrene, the plates hold tacos upright for easy filling and serving. A special ridged bottom help to minimize soak-through, keeping your loaded tacos fresh and ready-to-eat. Perhaps best of all, tradition is preserved and you get two to a plate!

(Via Domestic Geek)

***UPDATE 12/4/24: Tacos are eternal. The link above was not. Good news, now taco plates are eternal as well. Now, they come in 18-packs! Check out the Colorful Taco Holders Set of 18 for all your taco holding needs.

18PCS Individual Taco Holder Stand, MONGSEW Colorful Taco Holders Set of 18, Taco Stands for the individual serving, PP Materials Soft or Hard Taco Shell Holder, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe

Roll the salt, please

Boogie Woogie Salt & Pepper Shakers

Salt and pepper shakers seemingly have no end to their variations. Which is good news for all of us kitchen gadget hounds. Priced right, these table essentials make great gifts and are the easiest way to change your tablescape. Besides, sometimes they are just plain fun.

The Boogie Woogie Salt & Pepper Shakers feature a (presumably) bottom-heavy tumbler fastened with two large wheels. Designed to give new meaning to “pass the salt,” the spice shakers are meant to be rolled between diners. While it may be impolite to play with your food, I don’t think that includes table accessories that roll around. Ms. Manners however, may still have to look away.

Frou-frou centerpiece dares you to knock it over

Crystal épergne

The weirdest thing about this ostentatious centerpiece is that it’s not one of a kind. This Crystal épergne is an actual thing. There is not the only one. It has a definition* Personally, I don’t see the allure of a shiny, pokey, baskety thingy that would break in five minutes if put to actual use. Me, I’d rather just stick with a bowl of plastic fruit.

(Via Trendir)

* Épergne: A large table centerpiece consisting of a frame with extended arms or branches supporting holders, as for flowers, fruit, or sweetmeats.

Snake plates!

Snake Platters by Vivre Selection

You got the snakeskin jacket with matching boots and belt. You have a snakeskin wallet. You even carry a snakeskin briefcase (and nobody asks you what’s inside). You are the epitome of snakeskin style. Clearly, you need these Snake Platters by Vivre Selection.

These copper plates are finished in enamel, creating a snake themed platter as durable as it is handsome. These snakeskin plates don’t come cheap, but if you’re willing to shed some skins, the 6-inch, 9.5-inch or 12-inch plates could be yours starting at $70.

(Via Trendir)

The loneliest gadget: The Ice Cream Cone Holder

Chef’s Choice Ice Cream Cone Holder

Here’s a kitchen gadget that just won’t get much use. Oh sure, you’ll try to use it, but chances are it will simply sit unused on the counter top. However, if you think you can make ice cream cones faster than they can grab ‘em, then by all means check out the Chef’s Choice Ice Cream Cone Holder.

Popcorn Cartons for best supporting actor

Popcorn Cartons

You got the widescreen HDTV. You got the surround sound. You got the movie butter flavor popcorn. You got everything you need to simulate the movie experience right in your own home. And then you serve popcorn… in a bowl???

Well, nobody can really blame you, I suppose. It’s not like everybody knows where to pick up a proper serving device for movie night popcorn. Until now. These Popcorn Cartons are the final accessory needed to complete your own personal movie theater. Each colorful container holds two cups of popped popcorn, so everybody can get comfy on the couch with their own carton.

Short of having an insider at your local Cineplex, this might be the best way to stock up on cartons for that authentic popcorn experience. Now all you need to do is install a big giant red curtain to drape over your TV.

UPDATE 7/9/12: Sold out at the link above, but no worries! Like a never-ending stream of sequels, there is no shortage of popcorn boxes and cartons out there!