Tiny Plates

Over the years my mother has been weeding out her belongings and downsizing....giving to me many of the household items that she is about to get rid of. I am always invited to "shop" in her basement before she loads it out to various local thrift shops as donations. Several years ago she gave me a small stack of the most beautiful clear blue plates. They are just over 8" in diameter. I often use these as my dinner plate. They look positively overflowing with a very modest portion of food. I really think that this little brain trick works well for me and is very useful when I am trying to eat less, especially at the end of the day. Best re-gift ever, Mom!