A Little Tiki Dining Dream Realized...

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S scigirl Member North Shore, MA Joined: Jun 22, 2003 Posts: 153	S scigirl Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 5:10 PM Not only have I wanted some form of Tiki-esque dinnerware for awhile, I have also longed for that childhood comfort: The Divided Plate. Lo and Behold, the Salvation Army comes through with 4 of these...I am content... http://www.tikitaky.com Tiki Rules! [ Edited by: scigirl on 2003-08-25 17:11 ]
T tiki_kiliki Member Birmingham, AL Joined: Apr 01, 2002 Posts: 1046	T tiki_kiliki Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 5:44 PM Very nice!! I would have died if I found those - life would be complete - well, at least for a while.
M MTKahuna Tiki Socialite LB to LA, CA Joined: Jun 11, 2003 Posts: 477	M MTKahuna Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 5:47 PM Nice find... Makes me wanna bar-B-Que Cong rats.
T Tiki_Bong Member Huntington Beach, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: -16	T Tiki_Bong Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 6:05 PM I love those plates! As an anal-retent, I dig how everything stays exactly where it's supposed to.
T tiki-riviera Tiki Socialite Long Beach Joined: May 11, 2003 Posts: 689	T tiki-riviera Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 6:38 PM I picture the plate having mixed peas and corn in one section, mashed spuds with gravy in another and crispy fried chicken in the main section. Next to it is a pina-colada served in a coconut mug. Please call me when dinner is ready!
S scigirl Member North Shore, MA Joined: Jun 22, 2003 Posts: 153	S scigirl Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 6:53 PM Close tiki-riviera! Main section: Grilled veggie burger smothered in portabella mushroom gravy. Right top section: Steamed carrots Left top section: Steamed broccoli ...and no one item influencing any other... Beverage: non-alcoholic pina colada in coconut mug. I am full, blissful and happily Tiki-retro... http://www.tikitaky.com Tiki Rules! [ Edited by: scigirl on 2003-08-25 18:54 ]
M MonkeyPaw Member Reno Joined: May 26, 2003 Posts: 59	M MonkeyPaw Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 9:16 PM Score!! Im a nut for dishes! Are there any markings on the back of the plate? Who made it? I bet the also made cups and saucers too! Great score!!
J jonboy Member Oceanside, CA Joined: Jul 02, 2003 Posts: 80	J jonboy Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 10:34 PM I scored about 50 of the Texan brand divided plates at Goodwill. The Cadilac of divided plates, strong enough to crack a skull.
S scigirl Member North Shore, MA Joined: Jun 22, 2003 Posts: 153	S scigirl Posted posted on Tue, Aug 26, 2003 5:08 AM No markings, MonkeyPaw. I guess I'll have to trust in the Tiki gods to deliver any ancillary pieces they see fit that I should own. For now, life is good...
T tikifish Member Toronto,Canada Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2720	T tikifish Posted posted on Tue, Aug 26, 2003 6:41 AM Oh man I am so jealous! I love divided plates. I love tiki plates. I had no idea that the two worlds had come together. THose are beeyoooteeful. Plus, I am down with the veggie burgers... But please make my drink a real one!
E emspace Member Vancouver Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 879	E emspace Posted posted on Wed, Aug 27, 2003 4:43 PM Howzabout... seared ahi, fiddleheads, and wild rice? My dinnerware envy-meter is redlining! yummo, em.
D divychic Member Bradenton, Florida Joined: Oct 05, 2002 Posts: 198	D divychic Posted posted on Wed, Aug 27, 2003 5:07 PM Man-what a deal...
P puamana Member Seattle, WA Joined: Aug 02, 2002 Posts: 290	P puamana Posted posted on Wed, Aug 27, 2003 5:10 PM Those plates were made by Fred Roberts Co. (I have a few that still have the stickers on the bottom) Congrats on a great score ! [ Edited by: puamana on 2003-08-27 17:15 ]
S scigirl Member North Shore, MA Joined: Jun 22, 2003 Posts: 153	S scigirl Posted posted on Wed, Aug 27, 2003 6:26 PM Thanks puamana! I appreciate the info! Tonight's repast was: Main section - baked spiced tofu over brown rice Left upper section - steamed green beans Right upper section - kale sauteed in garlic and olive oil

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