a data-driven life

You Deserve Nice Things June 22, 2023

“We’re here to remind you that eating great food is awesome, but it’s way more awesome when it, well, looks good, and dinnerware is a big part of that.” https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/epvpgp/best-places-to-buy-nice-plates

While the article casts shade at Goodwill, my wife and I have, over the course of several years, found very nice sets of china there. One of the sets is Christmas themed so we only use it a couple of times a year but my favorite gets used multiple times a week. In fact, I am using one of the dessert plates right now for breakfast!

After I read the above article, my daily wellness app serendipitously offered this advice: “Get attractive lunch containers to pack your lunch tomorrow. You don’t need to spend big bucks – mason jars are a great way to pack a layered salad or a hearty soup. The more attractive the container and the arrangement of the food, the more satisfying and enjoyable your packed lunch will be.” I was working from home even before the pandemic so I don’t need to pack a lunch very often but this will encourage me to do something nice for lunch.