>> On 11/13/2012 6:26 PM, Christine Dabney wrote:
>>> On Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:28:15 -0500, jmcquown <j_mcqu...@comcast.net>
>>> wrote:

>>> I can't imagine using paper plates as a good "china".   I don't even
>>> like using paper plates for everyday use either.   Maybe this is a
>>> relic of an earlier generation, but to me this speaks of honoring your
>>> guests in that you want to say they are worth the really good stuff.
>>> ;)

>>> Christine

>> Paper plates aren't "china" in any way, shape or form.

>> Jill

> Not every meal requires ones good china.  For many foods I prefer
> paper plates, sandwiches are fine on paper plates... heck, I'll enjoy
> a sandwich on a paper towel.  I also like fried eggs on a paper
> plate... tonight's dinner was fried eggs over easy, paper plates are
> perfect... no dried yolk to scrub.  And paper plates absorb a lot of
> extra fat, less caloric.  Just a while ago I ate a red grapefruit, I
> sliced it into eighths, ate it off a new Frontgate catalogue that was
> in today's mail... they should be honored that I didn't toss in in the
> trash bin at the post office, all they sell is over priced pretentious
> crap.  I probably won't use my good dishes this Thanksgiving, my
> everyday Walmart dishes will be fine.