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Brighten the winter table

This gently antiqued serving platter decorated with images of fruit-laden branches and fresh blooms will dress up the presentation of any dish, whether you're serving company or dinner to your own family. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in Italy.

This gently antiqued serving platter decorated with images of fruit-laden branches and fresh blooms will dress up the presentation of any dish, whether you're serving company or dinner to your own family. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
This gently antiqued serving platter decorated with images of fruit-laden branches and fresh blooms will dress up the presentation of any dish, whether you're serving company or dinner to your own family. Microwave and dishwasher safe.Read moreMICHAEL S. WIRTZ / Staff Photographer

This gently antiqued serving platter decorated with images of fruit-laden branches and fresh blooms will dress up the presentation of any dish, whether you're serving company or dinner to your own family. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in Italy.

- Dianna Marder

Italian Apple Ceramics, rectangular platter, 17 inches by 11 inches, $49.95 exclusively at SurLaTable.com.

Mom's masher

Other potato mashers come and go, but I still get the best results with the one my mother got from her mother. As the paint on the wooden handle began to peel, I started searching for a replacement. And here it is, with either a two-toned or stainless steel handle.

- D.M.

Kuhn Rikon Potato Masher, $16 at area retailers