While trays were mostly used for decorative and functional purposes (like Armenian coffee service in our 'salon'), for my grandmother they were also necessary for basic kitchen organization. Her domain was one of neatness and cleanliness, in addition to aesthetics. When trays were not used to impress guests, they made excellent vehicles to take food back and forth from the kitchen.
On a rare occasion, we were allowed to take our dinner to the living room. But only on the condition that we'd place our food on a tray. Grandma was insistent since trays could catch any spills and help keep food neatly arranged and organized. These things seemed so basic, but were also sometimes overlooked or ignored. Looking back, I can now appreciate her simple, but functional concepts. So much so, that I recently started a little tray collection in my own kitchen.
Trays used in Veronica's kitchen:
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| Even this juicer gets its own tray! |
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| Double decker: Tray on top and below the toaster |
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| Keeping condiments organized on a simple round tray |
And a few in my home:
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| Herbs kept on small trays on the kitchen windowsill |
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| Getting ready to juice |
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| Tea for two |
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| Late night snack |
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