Before you purchase based on the other 5 star reviews, which is what I did, you might like to know that this item is made in China and the glaze is hit and miss leaving bare spots along the rim and clumpy areas elsewhere. The overall quality, including chips in the base rim of the plate, is not above any item you would find in the cheapest section of your nearest "deeply discounted items" store. I, personally, would not be proud to give this item as a gift. It gets two stars because the overall design and function areas are good.....but not good enough to overcome the flaws. True, you are not spending a bundle of bucks here, but I'm sure that you could find a better choice if you keep looking.