Entertaining Essentials
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Heirloom Silver Oyster Forks
Beautiful entertaining pieces should be used for a variety of occasions from seasonal parties, birthday celebrations & bridal showers to fall tailgating & football gatherings when hosting guests in your home. Heirloom silver oyster forks may be used when guests will be serving themselves a plate a delicious morsels. The small size & nature make them ideal to accompany toppings such as pickles, jalapeño slices, caramelized onions & so much more. The tiny tines may also be used to create beautiful details in pie crust when miniature hand pies are desired. Learn how to properly polish coveted pieces & don’t be afraid to display them when casual or elevated gatherings beckon.
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How To Polish Silver
A bit of cleaning will need to be addressed in order to have heirloom silver looking its’ best. To remove the tarnish quickly & effectively, particularly from heirloom silver forks, my two step method will tidy them so that only minor polishing will be needed during the remaining season. Accompany these gems with a variety of foods when hosting tailgating & holiday socials.
The Technique
Line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil with the shiny portion facing upwards. Place the silverware & serving pieces in a single layer in the pan being certain all of them make direct contact with the foil. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Sprinkle 4 teaspoons baking soda over the utensils, then pour the water over them. Let stand a few minutes in order for the chemical reaction to remove the tarnish. Once shiny, remove them from the solution with a pair of tongs & rinse them under water. Dry the pieces & use a little commercial cleaner such as Wright’s Silver Polish & a soft cloth to buff them further for a beautiful shine. Wash the silverware well with soapy water before using. The silverware should only need a quick additional polish or two with commercial cleaner during the upcoming months. Tuck away the silver when not in use by placing in zip top bags to keep it looking its’ best longer.
The Tune
“Did I Remember” Billie Holiday
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