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Some kitchen decor upgrades will do the trick, like this pair of mahogany boards, great for plating appetizers or family-style portions.
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Mark Stock, Men's Health, 17 Dec. 2022
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help with cooking, packing, and plating meals, decorating, setup, cleanup, greeting guests, security, serving the meal to guests, delivering meals to the homebound, and more.
—Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2022
The organization is looking for volunteers to help with cooking, packing and plating meals, decorating, cleaning up, greeting and serving guests and delivering cooked meals to those who cannot attend the celebration in person.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2022
Crenn and Tobman created a mood board for the dishes served — their ingredients, their plating and their storytelling — as well as the vessels, or the plate ware, that would carry them.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2022
Keep in Mind: It should be treated with care as gold plating will tarnish over time.
—Molly Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
Then mix modern metallic accents and drinkware with classic winter motif plating.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 17 Nov. 2022
Retrospekt upgraded the beloved model by stripping it of its original chrome exterior, replacing it with shiny gold plating.
—Dana Givens, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2022
Hidden among mangroves, the in-the-sand, fine-dining restaurant specializes in modern Mexican fare with artful plating.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
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Mark Stock, Men's Health, 17 Dec. 2022
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help with cooking, packing, and plating meals, decorating, setup, cleanup, greeting guests, security, serving the meal to guests, delivering meals to the homebound, and more.
—Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2022
The organization is looking for volunteers to help with cooking, packing and plating meals, decorating, cleaning up, greeting and serving guests and delivering cooked meals to those who cannot attend the celebration in person.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2022
Crenn and Tobman created a mood board for the dishes served — their ingredients, their plating and their storytelling — as well as the vessels, or the plate ware, that would carry them.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2022
Keep in Mind: It should be treated with care as gold plating will tarnish over time.
—Molly Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
Then mix modern metallic accents and drinkware with classic winter motif plating.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 17 Nov. 2022
Retrospekt upgraded the beloved model by stripping it of its original chrome exterior, replacing it with shiny gold plating.
—Dana Givens, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2022
Hidden among mangroves, the in-the-sand, fine-dining restaurant specializes in modern Mexican fare with artful plating.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of plating was
in the 15th century
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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plating. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.
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