Homekeeping: February 2004 Archives

OK, the stoneware and flatware I have been using since my wedding is dwindling. I think I am down to two dinner plates (out of eight), three forks, one cake fork, one teaspoon, but tons of salad plates and tablespoons. I just started looking online for replacements and discovered both patterns are discontinued. My stoneware, Pfaltzgraff Midnight Sun, I found at a site called Replacements, Ltd for $11.99 a plate. It used to be $8 from Pfaltzgraff. What is worse actually is the flatware, Oneida Ledges, they want $9.99 for a teaspoon. I suppose I can shop around some more, but I am not sure I want to replace "outdated" utensils at that price. I suppose even if that is the cost, I cannot justify spending that at this time in my life. Man, all the things we take for granted, like eating on dishes costs so much.