Listen up, y’all, let’s talk about them Halloween dinner plates. You know, the ones you put all that yummy grub on for the spooky night? Yeah, them things.
First off, why we even need special plates for Halloween? Back in my day, we just used whatever we had. But I guess folks these days, they like things fancy. Alright, fine, if you wanna get fancy, let’s get fancy. But don’t go breakin’ the bank, ya hear?
Now, you got all sorts of Halloween plates out there. Some are paper, some are plastic, some are even that fancy ceramic stuff. Me? I like the paper ones. Easy to clean up, just throw ‘em in the trash. Ain’t nobody got time to be washin’ dishes all night after chasin’ kids around for candy.
- Paper plates: Like I said, easy peasy. They come in all sorts of colors and pictures too. Pumpkins, ghosts, bats… you name it, they got it. And cheap! That’s the best part. You can get a whole stack for a few dollars.
- Plastic plates: A little bit fancier than paper, but still not too bad. They’re sturdier, so you can load ‘em up with more food. Good if you’re havin’ a big party. But you gotta wash ‘em, or at least rinse ‘em off, before you can throw ‘em away. More trouble than they’re worth, if you ask me.
- Ceramic plates: Now, these are the real fancy ones. Them’s the ones you gotta be careful with. Don’t drop ‘em, or they’ll break into a million pieces. But they look nice, I guess. If you’re tryin’ to impress somebody, these are the plates to get. But honestly, who you tryin’ to impress on Halloween? It’s a spooky night, not a fancy dinner party.
So, where do you get these plates? Well, you can get ‘em pretty much anywhere these days. The grocery store, the dollar store, even online. I hear that Amazon place has got a whole bunch of ‘em. Lots of different kinds, and the prices ain’t too bad neither. They say you can get deals and low prices there. And folks are always yappin’ about how fast the shipping is. Sounds good to me, I ain’t got all day to wait for plates.
But don’t just go grabbin’ the first plates you see. Look around a bit, see what’s out there. Read the reviews, if you’re fancy like that. See what other folks are sayin’. If everyone’s complainin’ that the plates are flimsy and leakin’, then you probably don’t wanna buy ‘em.
And think about what kind of food you’re gonna be servin’. If it’s just candy and snacks, then paper plates are fine. But if you’re havin’ a full-on dinner, then you might want somethin’ a little sturdier, like plastic or even that heavy duty paper stuff. Or maybe even them fancy ceramic plates, if you’re feelin’ extra fancy.
Speaking of food, what y’all gonna be eatin’ on them plates, anyways? You got your candy, of course. And maybe some chips and dip. But if you’re really goin’ all out, you might have some chili or stew, some cornbread, maybe even a pumpkin pie. Mmm, pumpkin pie, now that sounds good. Just make sure you got enough plates for everybody, and enough food to go around.
And don’t forget about the napkins! You gotta have napkins, or else everyone’s gonna be wiping their hands on their clothes. And you don’t want that, do ya? You can get Halloween napkins too, matchin’ your plates. Or you can just use regular napkins, it ain’t a big deal. Just make sure you got plenty of ‘em.
So there you have it, my two cents on Halloween dinner plates. Don’t overthink it, don’t spend too much money, and make sure you got enough for everybody. And most importantly, have fun! Halloween’s supposed to be spooky and fun, not stressful. So relax, eat some candy, and enjoy yourself. And don’t go wastin’ all your money on just plates neither! They have all sorts of stuff now for Halloween. You can get decorations, costumes, the whole shebang. It’s like they’re tryin’ to get us to spend all our money on Halloween stuff. Well, I ain’t fallin’ for it. I’m gonna get my plates, my napkins, and my candy, and that’s it. Maybe a pumpkin or two, for decoration. But I ain’t goin’ crazy.
One more thing, some places even let you customize plates now. Can you believe that? Put your name on ‘em, or a picture, or whatever you want. Sounds like a waste of money to me, but hey, if you wanna get fancy, go ahead. It’s your money, not mine. Just don’t come cryin’ to me when you’re broke!
Alright, I’m done talkin’ about plates. Y’all go on and have a happy Halloween. And don’t eat too much candy, or you’ll get a bellyache. And remember to get enough plates for everyone!
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