Isn't this a pretty breakfast setting?
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Dishes should be a part of the background for the colours of the food, and as one chooses dishes there should be some variety -- even if the dishes are polished peices of wood, shells, or large leaves from the jungle! Not only does this give interest, atmosphere, and pleasure to the meal, but it gives dignity and fulfillment to the one who prepared it.
Source: Living Well on Less: Breakfast
In addition to ideas on how to dress up the table, Meredith also has tips for breakfast cost-cutting.
