I need a set of simple dishes for a boat - preferably white they have to be unbreakable and microwave safe - any ideas?

Karen
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  • January 18, 2022
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Emily K. January 18, 2022
Hi Karen! We love this shatter-proof and dishwasher-safe dinnerware: mhttps://food52.com/shop/products/4884-sandia-melamine-dinnerware-set-of-6. You might also like these: https://food52.com/shop/products/5745-melamine-paper-plates. Either could be a great option for you :)
 
Karen January 18, 2022
Thank you for the suggestions - unfortunately they need to be able to go in a microwave and melamine cannot be used that way. If you have any other ideas please let me know.

 
702551 January 18, 2022
Consider Corelle:

https://www.amazon.com/Corelle-Winter-Dinnerware-18-Piece-Service/dp/B00R790CLY

My set dates from the Nineties when the company was still part of Corning Glass Works. I believe the set is intact and I've dropped several pieces onto a tile kitchen floor and concrete patio without breakage.

It is still reasonably priced.
 
Karen January 18, 2022
Great idea to check out - I do remember these from my early years (LOL) so will see if I can find them still available. Thank you!
 
702551 January 18, 2022
Corelle is very, very durable but not completely unbreakable. That said, it is so inexpensive that replacing a piece isn't a hardship.

Many of my Corelle pieces are used more for food prep (mise en place) these days than as dishes for eating. For that reason I have never gotten rid of them: they are too useful and I am not afraid of using them as kitchen tools. I'm glad I kept them around!
 
Lori T. January 18, 2022
I don't know if they come in white- but Amazon handles a set of dishes made from wheat straw that might fit the bill. My daughter bought a set of coffee mugs made of the same material to use at work in a preschool, and they work like a charm. Microwave safe, dishwasher safe, and of course, so far unbreakable. And that's saying a lot in a preschool setting. Hers has hit a concrete floor and come through without a scratch or dent. Otherwise, it's tough. Melamine is fairly unbreakable, but not microwave safe. The only other option would be plain old white Corelle - which is highly break resistant, but not unbreakable.
 
Karen January 18, 2022
I have seen these on line but did not know anyone who had tried them - thank you for the recommendation!
 
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