From: francis derby To: Subject: Checking in Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:12:44 +0000 Hi=, Just wanted to touch base on where i am at with things this week. I have cooked for two days for Ms Maxwell, monday and tuesday. I spent today getting things ready to send off to LSJ, Stew and steaks and some equipment. At 71st we have started going through all the old plates and making room for the new plates in the kitchen. When can we expect to see the new plates? I would need your help to figure out what stays and what goes as far as whats there and maybe find new homes for a few things... some sets are missing alot of peices, some are kind of dated, and some are fine to still use. Here are a few things I found that might be good to have around for snacks and dinners to switch things up a bit. You have the great eye for this stuff and know what works in the house. To recap our conversation i thought it would be nice to go towards a classic but modem kind of feel. Elleven Madison Park, Corton, Jean Goerges all do this really well. Bemardaud has this line i thought looked interesting (the fruit dish, gravy boat, Sugar bowl and creamer) http://www.bemardaud.fr/indez.php?id=us26&categorie=us0l&decor=0479 Ice cream set for a possible lunch buffet http://www.potterybam.corn/products/dempsey-ice-cream-service-set/?cm_src=AutoCatRel Slate boards (2- Small and 2-medium) for canape and snacks http://www.crateandbarrel.com/slate-boards/f13629 Soy sauce pot but maybe not for soy but for a broth or jus that gets poured at the table http://korin.corn/Hakuji-Round-White-Soy-Sauce-Pot?sc=29&category=281455 Large Glass bowl for salad (buffet or family style) Or the smalll ones for a small app or amuse http://korin.corn/Glass-Bowl-with-Gold-Flake?sc=29&category=281458 http://korin.corn/Steep-Clear-Glass-Bowl-with-Gold-Flake?sc=29&category=281458 Mini dessert serving glass for ice creams or sorbets, or i can see them used for butter, jam and cream cheese at breakfast