I have used the same Corelle set for 36 years. My favorite part is that I can grab four plates at once from the dishwasher and don't get sore arms from lifting a stack of 12.

I forgot the best use for the Foley (granny) fork. Cutting shortening into flour for pie dough or biscuits. I don't own a pastry cutter.

I grew up using a Foley Fork and consider it an essential kitchen tool. Great for quick breads, pancakes, that don't really need an electric mixer. Or for stirring up cookies, mixing kool aide, etc...

Guess I need to jump in here to defend myself. It is true our first German Apple Pancake was devoured circa 1975 at Chicago's Original Pancake House near the Lincoln Park Zoo. Yes, we did split the...