Our Pier One plate have fought the good fight and 8 years later look like chipped crap. So, where did you get your plates that are microwave/dishwasher safe? I'd prefer that they were chip resistant if that's possible because the ones from Pier One chip BAD.
Re: Speaking of plates... I need new ones recs pls
These are our every day plates - they have worked very well for us the past 3 years:
https://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=14176&f=6261
I've been thinking about this lately. I have Fiestaware that I've had for over 10 years and there isn't a single chip on it. I had no idea that tableware wasn't always so durable because my Fiestaware is so great.
I don't like the color of it anymore. What I have is Persimmon (orange) and I've been wanting white for a while so I decided to just buy a whole new set in white a little at a time. They're expensive but totally worth it.
I have corelle and LOVE them. My mom still has the set from when she got married.
https://www.shopworldkitchen.com/index.asp?pageID=231&upc=71160030596&b=7
I got some plain white ones from Crate and Barrel several years ago, and love them! They do get a little warm in the microwave if they're in there for a long time, but we don't hardly ever microwave stuff on them.
Anyway, the key is to buy porcelain. It is very durable. Rory is constantly throwing our bowls into the kitchen sink, and we have not had any problems.
I have Dansk Bistro dinnerware and love it.
DS - December 2006
DD - December 2008