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Chapter One

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You don’t have a blowtorch for browning your crème brulée? You mean you haven’t been collecting leaves to use in your specially designed Thanksgiving place settings? How does Martha Stewart always manage to make it look perfect, and to make us feel like anything less is just not a “good thing”? Take a look at the following descriptions found on Martha Stewart.com, then write your own description for a kitchen utensil. See if you can approximate that signature Martha Stewart style in your own writing.

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Stoneware Dishes $59–$89.00

Martha likes to use plates like these both at individual place settings for a hearty meal and to serve hors d’oeuvres. And, of course, the plate can be used to bake pies. The simple round design dates to the late nineteenth century; the clay is tinted a rich custard color reminiscent of vintage yellowware pottery. Oven- and dishwasher-safe; lead- and cadmium-free. Exclusive. (11'' top diam.; 1½'' deep).

Great Big Mixing Bowls $75.00

Hefty pottery mixing bowls have been a workhorse in American kitchens for centuries. Vintage pieces are increasingly difficult to find, so we commissioned a ninety-seven-year-old American company to make these generously sized stoneware bowls. They are created using traditional molds and unrefined natural clay, then finished with a yellow shade to match Martha’s vintage yellowware pottery or a light glaze to let the clay show through. Pretty enough to use for baking and serving every day, the bowls are ovenproof and safe in the microwave and dishwasher. The set of three includes small (4¼'' x 8''), medium (5¾'' x 10''), and large (7½'' x 12''). Specify Yellow or White.

 

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