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PAGE 22-SUPPLEMENT TO PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. JULY 28, 1976 Survey shows preference for plastic in choice of containers for kitchen Plastic kitchen accesso­ ries offer the best dollar value to consumers when compared with similar items made of other ma­ terials, according to -53.8 percent of the home econ­ omists responding to a recent survey. Just over 37 percent thought metal accessories offered the best value, while glass and ceramic items trailed far behind. Conducted anonymously by Borden's Lustro-Ware plastic housewares divi­ sion, the survey , also indi­ cated that the majority of homemakers preferred to buy kitchen accessories (canisters, bread boxes, recipe card boxes and the like) in complete matched sets instead of individually. Seventy percent of the responding home econo­ mists preferred covered plastic storage containers to glass for refrigerator storage of prepared foods, with square and rectangu­ lar shapes preferred for easy stacking and space saving. The multiple choice sur­ vey showed the most pop­ ular kitchen waste con­ tainer design tq be one with a bag-holding fitted rim and lift-up lid. Plastic kitchen waste containers were preferred to metal ones by an over­ whelming 86.8 percent to 13.2 percent. Rust resist­ ance, ease of cleaning and light weight were # prime reasons given for the preference, characteristics which also figured prom- Tempting tables sparkle plenty for gracious at-home gatherings A super-looking table setting can camouflage even the simplest food or enhance a gourmet dinner. This is the advice given to brides-to-be by Charles Solt, design director of Lenox China and Crystal, whose patterns are select­ ed by more brides across the country than any other. Good taste in the basics -- fine china, handblown crystal and sterling flat­ ware -- pays off in the kind of good looking ta­ bles that will carry you through years of success­ ful entertaining, he said. inently in the best dollar value choice. Add the unexpected "Add to these great be­ ginnings, zesty menus planned around a theme, and the unexpected in table decorations and you're almost guaranteed a super gathering, be it a casual dinnef- for two, a buffet for a dozen close friends, or a Saturday eve­ ning dinner party," Mr. Solt added. Key a menu and table around German, Mexican or French fare, or try an Italian dinner with clus­ ters of red and green pep­ pers and bunches of pasta tied with ribbon as a cen­ terpiece, he suggests. Use available fresh fruits and vegetables according to Sidewalk Sale Cookout • Completely Assembled! * Ready To Use! Vtt - ' w,-«.r ; . - » a ? * ? . -imkss PORTABLE to: Warm marring • -mm G-1000 PORTABLE MODEL Warm Warring Ready To Go!" BOLDLY napkin ring* by Gorfiam •re an attractive, inexpensive bridal gift idea. NLY •̂50 R011SSERIE Of CARVIN6 SET WITH PURCHASE (COUPON ONLY -- EXPIRES SEPT. 1, 1976) To Cook!" the season or cluster your favorite bric-a-brac at the table's center. Variety of dettign* Great looking tables are easy to create with the variety of beautiful fine china and lead crystal pat­ terns available to today's bride, Mr. Solt said. Lenox designs dinnerware with traditional florals or geo­ metries, all rimmed in 24- karat gold or gleaming platinum, and their hand blown crystal stemware comes in shapes and colors to please everyone, rang­ ing from the classically simple with delicately- etched patterns to heavy cut designs. To ensure beautiful tables for all your en­ tertaining needs, the de­ signer offers the following suggestions when select­ ing fine china and lead crystal: e Seek the advice of a Wedding Gift Registry Consultant at your favor­ ite store, and register all your tableware needs. Con­ sultants can give you top- notch advice on coordinat­ ing china, crystal and flat­ ware and tips on trends and color schemes. She'll make a list of your choices, show them to friends and relatives, and check off their purchases to avoid duplicates. a Select open stock fine china and lead crystal. This means you will be able to add or replace pieces as needed. Perfect setting* a Buy place settings of china and crystal. Lenox fine ehta* Is available in ' throe-pi«pe Buffet/Place settings which, include a dinnerplate, cup and sau- w, and the fire-piece . place setting * salad/dessert butter plate, crystal place ofawafter rt/cham- and a wine Set our booth on Greon Street for this attraction! Northern Propane Gas Company 4003 W. MAIN ST. McHENRY,ILLINOIS (815) 385-4200 mmm* THE UNVEILING Wedding veils ware un­ heard-of in the 1700's. Instead, hats, trimmings or flowers were used. It's said that Maria Monroe (the daughter of President James Monroe) along with her sister and mether wore ostrich plumes in their hair I Of course, styl­ ish women in those days wore wigs or very elabo­ rate hair-dos which would make a veil inconvenient at best.