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Christmas Gift Idea / Plate Warmer

DiningStones — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:17:48 +0000

Each Thanksgiving weekend, we put up all of our Christmas decorations. Mostly because we want to enjoy them for a full month since it is so much work to set up and take down! I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away which means the decorations will be dragged out of storage.

It also means that it is time to think about what gifts to give at Christmas for that “hard to buy for” family member. You know that person, the one that has everything they need and loves trying something new!

Dining Stones offers the perfect gift for Christmas of warm food on the plate during the meal. So order now and it can be the first thing under your tree, if you are like me and put up decorations just after Thanksgiving!

As an additional savings on your order, Dining Stones will credit the shipping cost until the end of the year if you email us that you saw this blog entry after placing the order: customerservice@diningstones.com

Best regards,

Deb Chance

DiningStones.com

Plate Warmer Spook-tacular!!!

DiningStones — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:20:39 +0000

Happy Halloween! Time to buy that plate warmer for your favorite ghoul to wake that cold meal up from the dead!

Best regards,

Deb Chance

DiningStones.com

Gift Idea for Mom … Plate Warmer!!!

DiningStones — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:03:06 +0000

I can’t believe it is just two months until Christmas! My how time flies.

If you are wondering what to give your hard working mom as a gift, we have what she wants! When she sits down to dinner … yes, that dinner she planned and prepared, she deserves her food staying warm on the plate. Consider giving her a Dining Stone for Christmas. We have beautiful limited edition stones in a variety of colors. Order today to allow plenty of time for shipping.

Best regards,

Deb Chance

DiningStones.com

Gift Idea for Dad / Plate Warmer!!!

DiningStones — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:57:11 +0000

We have the best gift idea for your dad … a Dining Stone to keep his coffee warm to the last sip!!! We offer 6″ or 9″ stones with a wood holding tray. The 6″ for his coffee and the 9″ for his meal. We sell matching sets and you save $10!

Don’t forget dad this Christmas!!! Yes, believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about buying Christmas gifts.

As an additional savings, Dining Stones will credit the shipping cost on orders until the end of the year if you email us that you saw this blog entry after placing the order: customerservice@diningstones.com

Best regards,

Deb Chance

DiningStones.com

Fall Season Plate Warmer

DiningStones — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:52:08 +0000

I love when the cool weather in fall starts to arrive. This is the perfect time of year to warm my Dining Stone in the oven. I begin to make hearty casseroles again, chunky soups, spicy chili, and roast with potatoes and carrots! All of these foods taste better while they are warm, so I place my stone in the oven at least 30 minutes before I serve the meal.

When I am ready to plate my meal, I remove the hot stone from the oven, set it in the wood tray holder, and then place my plate of delicious food on top to radiate heat all during the meal. Even the last bite is warm! I can take my time eating which is always a good thing. I have heard it takes about 8 minutes for the stomach to recognize that it is full, so the slower I eat the less I eat!

Notice: Dining Stones will credit the shipping cost on orders until the end of the year if you email us that you saw this blog entry after placing the order: customerservice@diningstones.com

Best regards,

Deb Chance

Plate Warmer Featured on TV Show

DiningStones — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:46:51 +0000

If you have a minute, check out the Metro Woman television show that featured Dining Stones. Metro Woman is a cable show whose hosts feature businesses and events in Iowa.

Follow these YouTube links to watch the three segments.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3 Alternative Solar Heat for Plate Warmer

DiningStones — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:58:11 +0000

Heat On Top Of The Grill

If you have been following my blog, you know that the central theme throughout has been how much I don’t like my food getting cold on the plate during a meal. I invented and created Dining Stones to solve that problem and have been sharing the product with the world since 2007. In addition to the standard way of heating the stones in the oven or toaster oven, I have been trying to be creative with other ways of heating the stone. During the summer, I don’t always cook a meal that uses the oven so I tested out a few other options. You may want to try these for yourself.

Top of Grill
If you have a black grill, place a 10″x10″ piece of aluminum foil on top of it to keep your stone clean and put it out at least an hour before your meal. Direct sunlight will heat the black grill and radiate that to the stones. Always use an oven mitt to remove and carry the stones.

If you are using the grill to cook your meal, it is worth the hassle of setting the stones aside each time you open the lid to rotate your grilling items. Place a hot pad down on the grill shelf to easily set your stones and to grab when you are ready to set back up on top of the grill. Always use an oven mitt to remove and carry the stones.

In The Car
We all know how hot the inside of a car can get with the windows up. That heat transfers nicely to the stone. An hour in the car should do the trick. Direct sunlight will help heat up the stone if placed in the back window. Always use an oven mitt to remove and carry the stones.

Solar Plate Warmer

DiningStones — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:34:43 +0000

Take advantage of the summer sun by placing your stone in the direct sunlight. It will heat the stone naturally while keeping the heat out of your kitchen. Although solar heating won’t bring the stone to 350 degrees like an oven will, and it won’t remain hot as long, it will still radiate some heat up to your plate … which is far better than a cold plate any day!!!

On a cloudy day, setting them on your stepping stones will keep them warm until the sun appears again! I like to set my stones out in the sun about an hour before my meal. That way it is completely warmed all the way through.

If you have a black grill, placing it on top of that will also heat your stone. If you have any other solar ideas, please email them to me through our “Contact Us” page.

Best regards,

Deb Chance

Not Just a Plate Warmer

DiningStones — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:07:59 +0000

Dining Stones’ primary purpose is to radiate heat up to your plate all during a meal so your food stays warm to the last bite.

However, it’s not just a plate warmer. You can take a room temperature stone and place it in the freezer for at least an hour and set under your plate to radiate the cold up to your salad. Then your salad is crisp to the last bite!

This natural product has a dual purpose! Place your order today for one of our limited edition stones. They are a beautiful addition to your dining experience.

Best regards,

Deb Chance

Plate Warmer 4 July!?!?!?

DiningStones — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:28:26 +0000

Happy 4th of July everyone! It may seem odd during July (one of the warmest and most humid months of the year in Iowa) that we would need to maintain warm food on the plate during a meal.

But hear me out!

When the air conditioner is running, it cools my plate of food down rather quickly. As you may know, I like my food warm during the entire meal. So even though it is hot outside, I still heat up my stone and place it under my plate to radiate up to my food. That way the last bite is still warm and tastes fresh!

In honor of our Independence, we are offering free shipping for the entire month of July.

Thank you for exercising your freedom by placing an order.

Best regards,

Deb Chance