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We Tried It: Kilne Tableware
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Food News
We Tried It: Kilne Tableware
Find out how Canadian brand Kilne's dinnerware, flatware, and glassware stand up in one editor's home.
I’ve been using The Everything Pan and The Everything Pot & Steamer Bundle by Kilne for over a year, and our love affair is still going strong. One of the two comes out for dinner almost every night. So, when I had the opportunity to try some of the Canadian company’s tableware, I had high expectations.
The Dinnerware Set
I had been eyeing the stoneware dinner plates, entrée bowls, salad plates and breakfast bowls since I moved into a new apartment and wanted to step up the look of my kitchen (I’ve been using mismatched hand-me-downs and one-offs for most of my adult life).
The designed-in-Canada and made-in-Portugal set includes four of each of the above (16 pieces total), all made from 90 percent recycled, non-toxic materials.
At first, the clay base on the ceramics gave me pause since I didn’t want to scratch my countertop. But many meals in and counting, I haven’t found that to be a problem.
Out of every dish, I would say the entrée bowls are the most-used in my kitchen—the 10-inch diameter is much bigger than anything I was ever used to, but that means I get to put more delicious food on my plate without worrying about anything flying around when I dig in.
The salad plates are my go-to for muffins or desserts, and I use the dinner plates and breakfast bowls in the morning, depending on if I have eggs or overnight oats.
The Flatware Set
I’m picky about utensils—I like a little spoon and a little fork for eating. This 16-piece set comes with one (the spoon, a 5-inch café style or 6.25-inch teaspoon, depending on the set you choose) but not the other (the fork). And the large fork is very large. Although each piece is lightweight, I wouldn’t say it’s an easy set for a younger child to wrap their hands around.
Available in four polished colours and three brushed, there’s a beautiful selection to choose from that fits almost any aesthetic. My polished silver set is wearing well, showing only minor scratches from regular use.
The Everyday Glasses
The Everyday Glasses are one of the newest additions to Kilne’s tableware lineup. The short tumblers are available in seven different colourways, all tinted with eco-friendly organic paints. They have super-thin walls and can easily stack to save space.
At first, I was worried I would break one of the glasses with a too-hard clink in the sink or by setting one down with too much force (they are very lightweight), but I haven’t even managed to chip one yet.
There’s something fun about having an everyday drinking glass in a fun colour that you don’t have to be too precious about.
Is Kilne Tableware Worth It?
With so many direct-to-consumer kitchen brands coming out based on U.S. soil, Kilne is a much-needed company in the Canadian space. It doesn’t hurt that each piece is pretty to look at and comes with a 100-day trial and varying warranties that cover any manufacturing defects.
Here’s where each of the collections comes in:
The Dinnerware Set, $326 for 16-piece set
The Flatware Set, $222-$294 for 16-piece set
The Everyday Glasses, $60-$70 for four-piece set
I’ve enjoyed the tableware so far, and if you don’t mind utensils that are on the larger side and have room to store the oversized plates and entrée bowls, then you probably will too.
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