It’s not Thanksgiving, but my lovely green-glazed turkey platter sees more use than most plates. We had it out again Sunday evening for serving our yummy flat iron steak. Every time I wash it I think how utterly unattractive it is.
Who wants to serve turkey on a green plate? The problem is, it works well. The plate was a freebie from the now defunct Mervyn’s department store. About twenty years ago a friend we’ll call, “Pristina,” convinced me to go with her and be one of the first 50 to get this lovely dish. I think the one they displayed in the ad was a bisque color – much more appropriate. However, I can see where they needed to get rid of 50 green turkey platters, as it was quite possible no one would actually buy them!
Putting it away yesterday I was reminded of how that platter and I are friends. Maybe our glaze has worn off and we aren’t as attractive as when we were new, but we sure do get the job done. And we both like green.
