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Title: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: mart on May 24, 2018, 07:15:49 PM

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KC, Cogar Ghopper , Rauville !!  I know some of you will know  what this dish is used for ??  I sure do not !!  !4.5 in X 91/2 I think!!

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: KC on May 24, 2018, 09:22:45 PM

Mart, my first impression was a divided asparagus dish with a slight indention for sauce.

Then, it could be a relish tray or strawberry dish...or bread tray!  Then a little nagging voice in my head says could even be a vanity tray!

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: cogar on May 25, 2018, 09:28:48 AM

Mart, it is a 15" serving platter ....... but is missing the "bell" shaped container, lid and "glass" serving spoon that sits in the oval depression on the side of the platter.

 It is pictured in Gene Florence's .... revised 2nd edition of .... Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era ...... on page 47.

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: mart on May 25, 2018, 10:00:27 AM

Thanks Cogar !!  I found the dish but it did not have a lid !!  They did say that it was  an asparagus or celery server !!

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: cogar on May 25, 2018, 04:40:37 PM

Mart, the platter doesn't have a lid, ..... the condiment bowl that sits on the edge of the platter has the lid ....... and a spoon for dipping "out" the condiment contents.

PS, with the deep "ridges" in the platter bottom. .... maybe for "serving" cooked asparagus, .... but surely not for "serving" cooked celery.

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: mart on May 25, 2018, 06:24:47 PM

Well I was  assuming raw celery sticks with a dipping sauce but you know what they say about anyone that "assumes" something !!   ;D  That may be me !!

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: cogar on May 26, 2018, 04:50:23 AM

HA, I've never tried a spooned "dipping" sauce on raw celery ...... but I shur luv peanut butter spread in the "groove".

And "Yes", ..... a "veggie" dip in a bowl for plunging items (celery, radishes, cauliflower, carrots, etc.) off your veggie tray into. 

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: mart on May 26, 2018, 04:21:32 PM

Never tried peanut butter  but I will now !!

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: KC on May 26, 2018, 09:10:37 PM

Or Jalapeno Pimento Cheese on celery!  😊

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: mart on May 27, 2018, 09:07:50 AM

Another good idea !!  I usually have pimiento cheese in the fridge but can add the peppers !!  Jalapeno are not as good as my cayenne peppers to me !!

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: Rauville on May 27, 2018, 09:15:28 AM

I don't know about you, but I'm ready to stop off at a bar and grill
and order up a batch of "Skillet-Braised Celery with Dijon Sauce". ::)

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: KC on May 27, 2018, 06:11:20 PM

Rauville I have NEVER heard of that before.  Googled it and found all kinds of recipes.  Going to try it!

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: mart on May 27, 2018, 06:43:02 PM

Maybe we should just meet him at the bar !!

Title: Re: Odd Cambridge dish,, what is it for ??
Post by: KC on May 29, 2018, 09:32:52 PM

Made me laugh out loud Mart!