Little Luxury: Sterling Silver Tomato Server

After Sara Kate's post on the crazy All-Clad Tomato Slicer and in light of Faith's upcoming wedding, we thought we'd share one of our favorite wedding gifts...

I have quite a collection of sterling silver flatware and serving pieces, most of which were gifts when I got married. This was one I looked at with bewilderment when I first opened it, but the shape and the intricate, curly-cue holes clued me in — tomatoes.

This is an expensive spoon ($100+), given its singular purpose (not that you couldn't use it to serve any number of things), and I know there are plenty of you who see collecting silver as an antiquated idea. But I consider this my super expensive blender or espresso machine... This is my kitchen treasure.

You can find these types of serving pieces (especially antique ones) on ebay. Gift stores that carry sterling silver can usually order specialty serving items.

Related: Bar Item: Metal Bendy Straws

(Images: Elizabeth Passarella)

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The best way not to make silver "antiquated" is to use it on a regular basis. Nice silver flatwear can make any meal special and you reduce tarnish if you use it often. The only downside is if you have kids who have a tendency to accidentally toss out forks and knives when they are scraping their plates (a problem years ago with my kids!), and you shouldn't really put them in the dishwasher.

Your tomato server is lovely - use it often and in good health!

posted by jgphotomom on September 11th 2008 at 8:09am
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This seems so odd to me! I've never heard of giving tomato spoons as wedding gifts until I got one about two weeks ago. Does anyone know the reasoning or history behind this? I'd love to know so I can have something to say in my "thank you" note.

posted by Kaythryn on September 11th 2008 at 8:48am
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these spoons are also great for serving jelly-style cranberry sauce! i have several of them, because i'm a weirdo. :-D

posted by wndl on September 18th 2008 at 11:00am
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