A serving platter that can stay out all season is worth more than one that lives in a cupboard, and this oval carries the Julia Star floral across a molded scalloped edge. It is melamine, so it handles a crowded buffet, a porch table, and a house full of children without the caution ceramic demands.
At just over 18 inches it takes a full cheese course, a stack of cookies, or the whole cured meat run in one trip. Set it at the center of a Christmas table or keep it out year round, since the floral is seasonal in its coloring rather than its motif.
Perfect for: Christmas dinner, holiday grazing boards, cookie exchanges, Easter and spring lunches, host and hostess gifts, and outdoor entertaining.
Melamine is the right material for a platter that travels between rooms. This one is dishwasher safe up to 149F. It is not suitable for the microwave or for food hotter than 158F, so use it for cold and room temperature spreads rather than anything straight out of the oven.
