Entertaining Essentials
Southern Socials
Heirloom Silver Pastry Tongs
Beautiful entertaining pieces should be used for a variety of occasions from spring parties, birthday celebrations & bridal showers to fall gatherings when hosting guests in your home. Pastry tongs may be offered when dessert is served with traditional coffee service. Use them to serve small canapés or accompany lovely cakes such as financiers & canele. Learn how to properly polish coveted pieces & don’t be afraid to display them when casual or elevated gatherings beckon.
FROM THE SOUTHERN HOSTESS OF BUTTERMILK LIPSTICK
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How To Polish Silver
A bit of cleaning will need to be addressed in order to have heirloom silver gleam whether when entertaining. To remove the tarnish quickly & effectively, particularly from serving pieces & barware with intricate details, my two step method will tidy them so that only minor polishing will be needed during the remaining season.
The Technique
Line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil with the shiny portion facing upwards. Place the silverware 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 kitchen 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 & serving pieces 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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