Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: You gave some hints about protecting good dishes recently, but here is another hint: If you ever bring food to a party, wedding shower, potluck supper, etc., don’t bring it in a good dish or a dish that’s part of an expensive set, because there is a chance you will lose it.

Years ago, my wife did this. I’m reminded of it every time I look at our good set of dishes, and I know that somewhere in someone’s cupboards is one of our good dinner plates. I hope the person is taking good care of it, because it cost me a small fortune 42 years ago. – Paul Doucet, via e-mail