Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. Cooking comforting soups, savory stir-fry, and sautéed vegetables requires ...

The spoon rest is a sham. Think about it. It’s a plate made specifically to hold not food but a dirty utensil. And frankly, the saucer is a stone’s throw away in terms of diningware excess. A cup gets ...