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I have tried to get some really nice sheets that feel very silky, very soft, and very restful when I slip in bed. My mother-in-law has one such fitted sheet in the bed we sleep in when we visit. It feels divine when I get in bed. It is an old sheet that she has had for many years - so I don't know what quality level it was considered back in the day when she got it, and I am not sure she knows either. Knowing how frugal she is and how she always goes for the lowest price she can get away with, I don't think she ever ventured into anything of the Sferra/Matouk/Peacock Alley types. Could it be because this cotton sheet may have become like silk from so many years of washing? At the same time, it has no rips or holes in it but it does feel quite thin yet strong overall - which is superb for the summer. What comes to mind when I touch it is silk. I, on the other hand, have been sticking my nose into luxury sheets (or should I call them "so-called" luxury sheets) in the hope that I will be able to buy some amazing level of softness like my mother-in-law has. Not that I can afford luxury linens, exactly; but I did manage to get a discontinued Peacock Alley Duvet Cover from Tuesday Morning once. Both DID feel nice at the store, especially the PA which also has nice, quality stitching (the RL not so much); but once I washed them that film of "something" from the manufacturer goes away, and only a somewhat rough sheet is left. Both, including the PA, which is supposed to be officially "luxurious", are VERY FAR from my mother-in-law's old beaten sheet. Although they seem sturdy and well made (except that RL's stitches are questionable) at the end of the day they still have some level of subtle roughness beneath the apparently soft make on top...or somewhere in there. I should mention I did the baking soda, vinegar rinse and washing again trick to "break them in" after purchase, plus perfect pressing with a strong iron steamer... and it's still not the "soft" I have in mind. Maybe I acquired the "Princess and the Pea" syndrome? I have heard so many people complaining about post-purchase-and-washing roughness and some even saying that truly high quality, durable, silky-soft cotton sheets don't even exist anymore...that I wonder whether I should even waste my time looking. Any suggestion for a brand guaranteed to give me that "waow" feel AFTER washing would be appreciated. |
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- Posted by desertsteph (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 4:28
I'd like to find some nice 'soft' sheets also. my favorite set I bought about 30 yrs ago at Mervyns. since they are gone I don't know where to go. I checked the label on the top sheet and don't find them being made/sold anywhere these days. The bottom sheet wore thru a number of yrs back. I do see a lot of sheets that say they are soft and then include 'sateen' in the description. I stay away from them because my memory of 'sateen' (from about 48 yrs ago when I worked in a fabric store) is that it is NOT soft. I really need a new set... I have a few sets that are not very soft. a few from my sister and a few from the goodwill. one set from GW is soft but tho marked as Q size, it isn't! I do use the top sheet but can't use the bottom. |
I don't know about luxury sheets; mine are from Land's End. I have a 15 year old set of their oxford cloth sheets--the bottom sheet especially has become very smooth and soft. My guess is that they are around 250 or 300 thread count. Part of what you are looking for may just be the effect of time and wear and washing on a decent quality cotton sheet. Try looking into the cotton from which the sheets are made. That makes a difference, too. Combed cotton is a step above just plain old cotton. In combed cotton, the fibers are combed and aligned in the same direction, so the threads are smoother. A step up from that is Egyptian or Supima or Pima cotton--all cottons with a longer fiber, so fewer ends to poke out of the thread and make pills and feel "rough." Turkish cotton is getting up into the same ranks, IMO. It's a combination of the type of cotton used, how the cotton is combed and spun into thread and how the thread is woven that makes a sheet soft or silky. |
Have you checked the fitted sheet for a label? You might have to check quite thoroughly, since the labels on the older sheets (I have some from the 1940s) can be tiny and roll up into the seams after awhile. |
- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 7:48
I too have very old sheets from MIL and can't match them for softness or durability anywhere. I know she didn't buy anything fancy...it was just what was available at that time was a far higher quality. |
... and of course they've been washed a bazillion times, and those earlier laundry detergents were pretty harsh. And they were dried by hanging in the sun. So. The fabric had to stand up to that treatment... or rather, had to get softer. And if you have REALLY old sheets, they were beaten on the rocks down by the river, lol.... |
I know my aunt used to have satin sheets, and I remember they were the slickest things....you'd fall out of bed, but they were soft. Yeah, I know what you mean about some of those old sheets vs anything I've bought in the last 10 or 20 years. |
"And if you have REALLY old sheets, they were beaten on the rocks down by the river..." mclarke, lol! Timely discussion as I have to go buy king sheets and a mattress cover today. |
Sheets were made so much better back then, which is why I often go on eBay to see what is available in terms of "vintage sheets". they have a lot of them, so check out eBay. I do have a set of Thomas Lee sheets which are very silky feeling without being sateen. I LOVE the way they feel (very smooth and silky), and they haven't changed in the five years I've had them. I follow their washing directions to a t, namely warm water, no bleach. They're expensive, though. Another you might consider would be linen sheets. VERY soft and lightweight, but again, expensive. See Restoration Hardware. |
- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 8:27
I bought a set of sheets that were supposed to be cotton, very high thread count and they were nice and soft but had no durability...it wasn't long before DH put his toe nail through it... |
- Posted by runninginplace (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 8:37
"Could it be because this cotton sheet may have become like silk from so many years of washing?" Yes. I don't think there were some kind of magically better sheet making materials or processes in The Old Days. When you are sleeping on sheets that have been laundered for decades, you are just sleeping on sheets that have been softened by laundering for decades :). There really is no quick way to duplicate that feeling. You just have to get decent quality sheets and wash them and wash them and wash them and...ad infinitum. I'm noticing that my last batch of JC Penney egyptian cotton sheets, which are crisp but soft now after years of use, are getting pinholes. Sigh, the curse of bleaching. I should get a new set and start the breaking in process I suppose. Ann |
Egads! I just had a vision of Annie D's hubby's toenails! LOL!! |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 9:01
I think like everything else...they just don't make them like they used to. Growing up in the 50's and 60's, we had the kind of sheets you are talking about. My mom probably bought all our sheets at Penney's and always cotton "percale"...that seems to be the magic ingredient missing today. They were soft, crisp, and lasted for years. I have a set I bought from Penney's probably 10 years ago that remind me of the old ones. I have a sateen set I bought at Costco that I dislike very much. If you can find a Percale sheet it's worth trying. |
I see you tried to break them in with baking soda, vinegar and a rewash- but have you tried using white vinegar as your fabric softener? I switched to it and my towels and linens are much softer and the towels much more absorbent. I use a cup of vinegar per wash load. |
- Posted by lynninnewmexico (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 10:18
This subject comes up here about every 6 months. You can do a search to find other similar threads. They're all very long with many posts as, it seems that the majority of us here on this forum are also always on the lookout for them. Sheets like we grew up with that are crisp, cool and well-made. Sadly, I haven't found any like that so far. I have a set of (at least 6 year old) Ralph Laurens that are close. I would think that some very smart entrepreneur would realize that he/she could make a fortune just by finding an old formula and making them for us all. Unfortunately, at this time, it seems that no one is that smart! Lynn |
Just want to second two comments here. First, it is well worth looking for vintage sheets...I have found some great sheets and pillow cases at Salvation Army. You won't often get matching sets, though. Second, percale is also what I think is missing. When you find a good percale set and wash them down for a year or so, they get that soft "rub" to them, while still having a crisp "snap" when you make the bed. Hmm...there ya go: a good sheet will have a "soft rub" and a "crisp snap." Ha! :) |
I just purchased some LLBean Pima Cotton Percale sheets. They are beautifully stitched, soft, and cool. The one caution though is that they are made in China and actually it wasn't a sheet set as the top sheet, bottom sheet, and pair of pillow cases are sold separately. They were more costly than I would expect made in China goods to be and I wasn't thrilled that they were imported but it seems that's the way the world is. Though I like them I will be looking elsewhere for another set. |
Check out the Vermont Country Store as well. they have percale sheets "like grandmas". |
- Posted by bonnieann925 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 10:40
We provide sheets and towels for our renters. I read several reviews and decided on these: http://t.jcpenney.com/tablet/jsp/browse/pp/product.jsp?Ntt=&ppId=1a149e3&categoryId=cat100250068&subcatId=&deptId=dept20000012®Id=&cmcatId=cat100250068¤tDim=&dimCombo=¤tDimVal=&dimComboVal=&grMode= We tried one set before ordering 12 sets. I think they are a great value and a nice quality sheet for the money. They do have some poly in them, so don't wrinkle much. We have a weekly cleaning service to clean and do the laundry. The tenants so far have been leaving excellent feedback. |
I have the Thomas Lee sheets also but their fitted sheet isn't large enough for my mattress. I use Macy's Hotel Collection 600 TC Egyptian Cotton for the fitted sheet. It's a sateen, but smooth & cool. I buy them on Ebay - way too expensive at Macy's. Check out Ebay. I've bought various Frette (Celeste, percale) Peacock Alley sheets but really like the Hotel Park 600 TC or Bloomingdale's Hudson Valley 600 TC. They are the same. I love the TL pillow cases (ironed) & will change iit cleaning lady puts something else on my pillow. |
This post was edited by romy718 on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 11:01
Last year, I bought a set of sheets with a crocheted edge from one of the flash sales sites. It is the best set of sheets I have found in a long, long time. They are incredibly soft and smooth and launder like a dream with hardly any wrinkles even though they are 100% cotton. Wouldn't you know that I can't find a brand name on them anywhere nor can I remember which site I bought them from. It makes me crazy! I agree that the best sheets are made from 100% long staple cotton. The thread count doesn't even have to be very high for them to feel wonderful. The best percale were the old Charisma brand (pre-1985) that were sold in most department stores. They were made of Supima (U.S.A. grown long staple cotton) and had a great crisp finish. I see that the Charisma brand is being used again, but I don't think it is the same manufacturer. |
romy, the Thomas Lee fitted sheet isn't big enough for your mattress??? Wow. I have a VERY thick mattress, and it's too big for it. One thing, in fact, about Thomas Lee sheets is that they are larger than most. I was surprised to read that. How on earth did you ever find sheets deep enough, then, for your bed? |
- Posted by wigardenerwannabe (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 12:18
Has anyone tried JC Penney's Royal Velvet¬ģ 400tc WrinkleGuard'ĄĘ Sheet Set? They look like they have good reviews. |
- Posted by Begonia2005 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 12:41
Thank you all for your answers. Some comments: 1. How can I verify what kind of cotton the sheets were made of? How long the staple, etc? If they say Egyptian, or Pima etc on them - then you have some info. If not, there's nothing written anywhere about ply, staple, etc. 2. If washing it for ages is the only hope, I am afraid there isn't much hope. :-(. If I must wait until I am 70 to have such sheets...then well, I guess I am in for a longer ride without soft sheets. Also, this might be really, really bad - but we don't change sheets extremely often. Between full-time career, two kids and cooking, I can hardly change my sheets every few days like a hotel does. 3. I guess trying e-bay for vintage might work but it can be time-consuming to nail exactly the right thing, plus again - can't touch. What bothers me is that you can't even have a brand guarantee anymore. If I knew shelling out the money to get X brand would guarantee softness and high quality, I would do it once and would get it over with. Just when I thought that going to Vermont's Country Store would solve the problem because, after all, they specialize in all things "grandma", you see reviews that say their sheets are far from grandma's. So what gives? Maybe it really is a question of washing the living lights out of them over the years. I have recently started drying mine on the line and yes, I am using the WHITE vinegar trick. Don't see much softening up though. |
Yes -- the real trick is washing and using them for years! We buy 1200-1500 thread sheets from overstock -- and wash-use-wash to get that softest-to-the-silky feel .... so lovely in these hot summer months! :) |
You can order a swatch of the Thomas Lee sheets from them so that you can feel them. They also have a 90-day return policy if you're unhappy with them. they should, for what you pay for them! However, they really and truly are silky soft, and they really and truly do stay that way. they are oversized, though, which I love. The flat sheet actually fits well on these new thick mattresses! But, they are tooooooooo expensive! What you feel in the swatch IS what you will have in the sheets forever, only if anything, with further softening up as time goes by. |
- Posted by Begonia2005 7 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 13:59
Teacats, I read that those super-high TC-s may not necessarily be a good sign. Do you find them much softer/better than sheets with lower TC, 800 and below? Tibbrix, I actually do have two swatches from Thomas Lee. OK, I think these are the right words to describe the difference: - all new nice sheets I tried, no matter how soft, high quality and "brand-y" feel a little bit like paper. Matte and a tad rough. - my mil's sheet feels ICE smooth. That's the difference: PAPER sheet vs ICE-smooth sheet! I think those who said that type of smoothness comes from wash and wear must be right. Thomas Lee look nice but not nice enough to justify the price. They still feel like paper to me, perhaps even a bit more than others I have tried. The funny thing is I have some sheets on my daughter's bed which I got them a few years ago from BBB, at a time I didn't care much about bedding. I just wanted to get away cheap. Not very high quality sheets because they are already breaking apart at the edges, looser weave, pilling, etc. However, they are DARN soft. More like fleecy soft - and they are 100% cotton, nothing synthetic. It seems as though you can spend a lot on some fancies and still get that solid paper matte, slightly rough feel which I hate...and you can spend less, and get very soft but probably deteriorating fast, which is a problem in and of itself. The world of linens seems to be quite crazy and I never knew it. I used to think it was pretty simple: But...it doesn't look like it anymore. The whole "home" world is up in arms about not being able to find sheets like grandma's anymore. So there must be something true to this. I didn't use to care at all about bedding. Must have been those 20's and 30's when all you care about is clothes, make-up and perfume. But then, in my upper 30's I slept in a nice hotel and realized what a difference high quality bedding can make; and then I started to care. Now...lo and behold, even Thomas Lee or PA don't feel that great to me. |
This post was edited by Begonia2005 on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 14:03
You can beg your MIL to leave you her sheets in her will...lol. |
There are very, very few linens produced today that we'll be able to pass down to the next generation. At least we can recycle them into household rags, I suppose, to prevent them from ending up in the landfills with all the mismatched $2.00 Old Navy flip-flops. |
- Posted by Begonia2005 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 14:07
It's one single pitiful fitted sheet. :-)))) |
Try bamboo sheets. |
- Posted by Begonia2005 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 14:30
Isn't some kind of synthetic in them...or I understood the process involves quite a lot of chemicals. I didn't understand exactly but I read they can't quite be passed as 100% natural. I also heard some complaining that they can be clammy and stifling too. Cotton is still "the tried and true" thing - but only if done right, apparently. |
Yes -- I have heard that too -- always hard to tell with thread counts of any kind or make or ilk! :) But -- I will say that after MANY many washes in hot water -- and using them regularly -- our sheets have lasted well AND softened very nicely ..... |
Reporting in as one more sheet addict! The sheets that my MIL and Grandmother had were those wonderful old scalloped Wamsutta sheets - they were 100% cotton percale and later called supercale or elite....alas I do not believe they are available. I have 2 sets left...they are worn to perfection and are cool & crisp. Today - I agree with Tibbrix...the closest is the Thomas Lee brand. Another brand that is not as elegant but quite nice is the 250 count all cotton percale from The Company Store -. I have the latter in a summer cottage...the jury is out ...but I will report back after a few more washings! |
I LOVED those scalloped sheets with the different color scalloped trim. I think you can still get them. I've seen them. Again, though, VERY expensive. I bet eBay has some. |
- Posted by lynninnewmexico (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 15:30
Re: bamboo sheets. Are they crisp and cool? The closest I've come to anything bamboo are several pairs of DH's socks. I was surprised at how much longer they take to dry in the dryer. They're not holding up as long as his other socks either. They were from a Clark Shoe store and were not cheap. Do bamboo sheets take longer to dry, too? Lynn |
Ok, back from Macy's with my new bedding. It was overwhelming -- mostly sticker shock and trying to find simple, classy ecru or white for a king bed (all sizes but king for the pretty stuff, lotsa ugly otherwise). I bought the Macy's Charter Club Classics -- 400 count, 100% generic cotton, made in India (if that matters). Any opinion on these sheets? Bought a new bed skirt, and looked and looked for ecru/white matelasse or something similar, but no luck. At least there was a Martha Stewart quilted coverlet at half price. Unfortunately no plain white or ecru in king size, so I got a pale yellow print that isn't bad. But coming home, I realized I forgot to get a new mattress pad. So I ducked into our local Kohls to get one, and there was the perfect plain, ecru, quilted coverlet with a pretty scalloped edge! Maybe I should paint the bedroom in one of those wonderful Farrow & Ball off whites... |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 15:59
I just googled "cotton percale sheets" and here is a list of places that supposedly sell them: Exceptionalsheets.com, Kohls, Target, Company Store, Garnet Hill, LL Bean, Overstock, BBB, Wayfair, Linensource. Penneys did not come up but I think they sell a version as well. I may take a look at some of these sites. I'll report back if I find anything significant. |
I think you should just ask your MIL if you can have the sheets of hers that you love and tell her you will of course get new sheets for her house. |
- Posted by jstell2008 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 17:05
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This post was edited by jstell2008 on Fri, Sep 26, 14 at 20:44
Those old sheets that are very thin and feel so soft are probably without a doubt the old Wamsutta "Supercale" or comparable type that were made with good long staple cotton IN AMERICA and contain polyester. My grandmother had several of these sets and like an idiot I didn't keep them when she died. I also have bought the Thomas Lees and I like them but they are almost a little too stiff for me. I found some Peacock Alley at Tuesday Morning which was actually labelled "Dream At Home" which are percale made in Portugal and have the old fashioned scallop on the edge. I got a set in blue and red. These are thinner than the Thomas Lees and are more similar to the old Supercale types. I have gotten into the habit of changing the sheets once a week and ironing them after laundering on gentle cycle in warm water and drying on lowest setting, which makes the first night sleeping on them in particular wonderful. The first thing you need to do if forget about anything other than percale. Don't buy anything made in China. Linens made in Italy or Portugal seem to be better. I don't even know if they make sheets in America anymore. I once found a sheet of Sferra "Linnea Casa" Percale at Tuesday Morning that felt wonderful, but unfortunately, they only had one set in king and I need queen. I check Tuesday Morning periodically--they always have these luxury sheet brands, but most are sateen. I usually find a couple of percales mixed in amongst the mountains of sateen. By the way, why does hardly anyone make sateen anymore? The website Garnet Hill makes what look like high quality percale but I haven't tried them. |
I recently needed to buy new linens for a vacation home and didn't want to break the bank, but am very picky about sheets. I've tried various ones as you mentioned like RL that felt great in the store and then not so much after washing. Years ago I'd bought Costco Kirkland brand sheets and loved them, but both DD's bought them about a year ago, and said they were different from what they used to be so I avoided all Costco sheets in my trials. But then someone on GW mentioned that the Costco Charisma sheet sets were a fantastic price and wonderful, and didn't wrinkle much. So I tried one set and was convinced. I've only bought the white ones, but I've decided that's my go-to sheet for right now. Sadly if you need any twin sheets they don't have that size, but do have king and queen. The only weird thing about the Charisma sheets is that the ends of the fitted sheets have a different fabric set into the part that is below the top of the bed. It's not felt or seen once the bed is made, and I'm not sure why they do it unless they think it makes them more durable. The cost is $39.99 for a queen set with 4 pillowcases and $49.99 for king with 4 pillowcases. The sizing is generous so I use jumbo queen pillows. The king seems about standard for king, but both are deep enough for my mattress. The great thing about getting them from Costco is also that you can always return them. |
- Posted by Begonia2005 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 16, 14 at 0:09
Jokewing, You might have a point. It didn't occur to me that these sheets might have some polyester in them, which would clearly give them that icy softness. I never considered it because polyester sheets feel very stifly and clammy to me and these sheets sure don't. Then again, if it's a combination with a lot of high quality cotton, I wouldn't be surprised. Next time we'll go, I will have to dig up for the tag!! |
I recently bought 2 sets of Pottery Barn 400thread count Classic sheets. My options were limited because I needed sheets for XL Twin beds. They are 100% cotton. They come out of the dryer somewhat wrinkled, but not horribly so. I iron the pillow cases and the upper edge of the flat sheet just for esthetics, not for function. I am very pleased with them. The sheet that I like most is from Sears. It came with DH when we married. The fitted sheet disintegrated years ago, but the flat sheet is still going strong! Wish I could find more. |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Wed, Jul 16, 14 at 8:00
I think Jokewing may be right in terms of having a little polyester in the old percale sheets.....I don't remember my mom's sheets being as wrinkled as the cotton sheets today..they came out of the dryer pretty smooth. |
Neiman Marcus White Sales.....good percale sheets. |
These guys have the percale made from the long staple cotton with some polyester, SINGLE PLY. These might actually be what you're looking for. Another tip for sheets and a great night's sleep is to line dry them. Also saves energy, saves on your electric bill, etc. Unless it's raining when I have a turnover, I line dry all of my tenants' sheets so that they can climb into bed their first night to fresh smelling, cool airy sheets. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Long staple cotton sheets.
This post was edited by Tibbrix on Wed, Jul 16, 14 at 10:37
I generally buy nice sheets for our bed, but I needed new sheets for a twin bed in a spare bedroom. I was in Walmart one day and saw some sheets that were really cute. I rubbed them with my hands and thought, "Why not?" Oh my gosh. I took a nap on the bed that afternoon and slept like a baby! I have to touch a sheet before I buy it, but let's just say I'm no longer a sheet snob. lol |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Wed, Jul 16, 14 at 11:00
Tibbrix....the sheets from Crane and Co. appear to be sateen....any sateen sheets I have purchased are not like the old percale. |
I can't stand sateen sheets. I think this person needs to ask her MIL if she would be willing to part with her sheets in exchange for some new ones! |
I recently found 100% cotton percale sheets at Marshall's. They were made by nicole miller and were kind size. They didn't have a price on them so I took them up front and they only charged me $30! Score! Now, the don't sleep as "cool" as I would like but they're nice enough! |
- Posted by wigardenerwannabe (My Page) on Wed, Jul 16, 14 at 12:09
- Posted by mrsfireman (My Page) on Thu, Jul 17, 14 at 0:41
Try eucalyptus sheets, they are amazing! We had some bamboo ones too that lasted about 5 years, couldn't find the same kinds again so we tried the eucalyptus from bed bath and beyond. Crisp, soft and wonderfulūüėć https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/product/eucalyptus-origins-sheet-set/1309569 |
This post was edited by mrsfireman on Thu, Jul 17, 14 at 0:47
- Posted by Begonia2005 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 17, 14 at 2:46
mrsfireman, Yeap. Given I don't have any nice cotton sheet set, I wanted to find out too. So I am still chasing for the cotton sheets of my dreams. In the meantime, I simply wanted to find some good ones for my kids. After returning a Ralph Lauren set which was fine but too big, I grabbed an Organic Cotton Sheet Set from Target, mainly for the fit, and called it a day. I am so done with my son's sheets for now. It fits, it's OK, it felt very nice and smooth in the store but of course it roughened up after I washed it. Then again, ALL OF THEM seem to do that. While at BB@B, the Wamsutta DreamZone Micro-Cotton sheets caught my attention. It felt very, very soft and icy in the store, and I almost got it. I don't know, it sounded a little suspicious - so I will keep looking. |
Downy. Downy! (I use unscented.) I agree they don't make them like they used to. Fieldcrest is not the same now, it's terribly disappointing. And yes, of course, on top of that old sheets are broken in. But liquid fabric softener, used generously and often, does wonders. Vinegar is not the same at all. Vinegar is a rinse aid and can help with soap buildup - which, if soap was built up in the clothes, will help them feel softer. Liquid fabric softener coats the fibers - kind of like conditioner for your hair! I'm a massage therapist and I actually use Macy's Charter Club at work and at home. Swear by them. Target made lovely bamboo ones at one point, but no longer. (Bamboo does take longer to dry, I use some bamboo pillowcases at work and they always take longer!) I also have the Target organic cotton ones at home; they aren't so great. I agree thread count isn't important; it is all about the quality of cotton. |
I should say I like the Macy's Charter Club Damask Stripe and Solid. They make other styles, but I don't know about them. And even between packages of that same brand there are differences! The grey sheet set I got was particularly nice, but the matching duvet cover was NOT matching in quality. Different batch of cotton. I also think dark colors such as brown can be less soft. |
- Posted by Begonia2005 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 17, 14 at 18:32
Sorry to revive this but...question for wormgirl: I thought it is better not to use fabric softeners: first, for the chemicals and then, I heard it affects the fabric too. You are right that vinegar doesn't do a thing. |
- Posted by patty_cakes (My Page) on Thu, Jul 17, 14 at 19:36
The 'old sheets' many of you mention were probably percale. It's what I remember my Mom talking about and saying never to buy the cheap muslin ones. I'm pretty sure she bought them at either Penney's or Montgomery Ward as those were the only two 'department type' store back when I was a kid~speciality linen stores had 'not been thought of yet'. When they were washed and became worn as well as thinner, with no balling up, they became as smooth as silk. Here's the definition of percale........ |
Here is a link that might be useful: what it is
The "hotel sheets" from Home goods take me right back to sleeping in a bed at my grandma's house. You can move your leg and feel the softness. |
- Posted by Violet.West (My Page) on Thu, Jul 17, 14 at 20:44
LOL, another sheet thread. As always, my standard answer is: 100% linen. |
This Penney's that's been referred to a few times, is that JC Penney's? Or something different? |
Tibbrix-Macy's 600 TC Hotel Collection makes an extra deep fitted sheet-fits a 25" mattress. Our mattress is 23" or so, pillow top with 2 body size impressions - big mistake on that mattress purchase. My Thomas Lee are 5 or 6 years old. Love them for the top sheet & pillowcases. Begonia - read the Macy's reviews on the HC 600TC & buy one sheet on EBay. I think you'd be pleased. Or find a sheet that looks like MIL's & do a switch. |
amberm145, I was just about to comment that my kids heard my mom referring to Penney's, and they asked if that was the same store as J. C. Penney. |
- Posted by maire_cate (My Page) on Fri, Jul 18, 14 at 8:05
I'm always on the lookout for my favorite sheets: cool and crisp because some day my favorite old Wamsutta's may finally fall apart. Fortunately I am still using my old Wamsuttapercale sheets - they were a 50/50 blend of cotton/poly and then later they became 60/40 (I think 60 poly/40 cotton) and if I felt like walking upstairs to my linen closet I could check. I also have a few sets of Springs percale. My MIL worked in the linen dept at Beale's and that's what she always gave us as Christmas presents. At the time I suggested it so that she wouldn't buy me red paisley sweaters that didn't fit or weird kitchen appliances that were never used. I have some sets that are over 20 years old and they're still wearing and laundering well. I have replaced the elastic on most of them .We're not talking high thread count either - these sheets were 200 or 250 thread count. They haven't pilled, some of the printed sheets have faded over the years but none of the fitted sheets have worn thin. I have bought some of the high thread count sheets when I was seduced by a particular color or design. But they haven't lasted, they pill and the fitted sheet gets thin and tears. It's funny because now that my kids have left home they've asked me what sheets were on their double beds when they were living here. I laugh because they'll never find them. I'd give the sheets to them but they all have king beds and even though I dearly love my kids - I'm not giving them my Wamsutta's.........although maybe I'll add them to my will. |
I had a friend who sent her sheets out to be laundered. She had them lightly starched, too. She discovered that to get the crisp, pressed feel that she loved, she could not use sheets above 300TC. I do not recall her ever telling me if she bought sateen or some other finish. Regretfully, she is no longer with us, so I can't call and ask. |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Fri, Jul 18, 14 at 8:47
Melsouth.....growing up and even now J.C. Penney we've always called it just Penney's..never J.C. Penney.....it was mom's go-to store for sheets, towels and underwear for the family. I think she also bought dad's white dress shirts there as well. Fond memories going there as a kid at our little local "outdoor mall." I do believe the best percale sheets are the lower thread count..I'm just not impressed by the expensive high thread count sheets. |
- Posted by bonnieann925 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 18, 14 at 10:44
Wigardenerwannabe, I gave serious consideration to the Wrinkle Guard that you mentioned. I had to buy so many sets that I went with the ones I listed. Having some polyester keeps them from wrinkling. They get great reviews also. Try a set. |
I bought some sateen sheets from Garnet Hill for the guest room in a different color than the link below, but same pattern. I was hesitant about the sateen, but figured I'd give them a try for the guest room. They are wonderful!! Very, very soft and they don't wrinkle like my own cotton sheets. I haven't tried their solid sateen yet, but will. On my own bed I have their hemstitched supima percale, which are not nearly as nice. More of a crisper feel and they wrinkle a lot. Now I take a lot of naps in the guest room. |
Here is a link that might be useful: sateen sheets
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Begonia 2005, Seventh Generation makes a liquid fabric softener. I haven't tried it yet but may get some next time when I run out of my Downy Free stash. Without going on a whole rant -- remember water is a chemical, our bodies are made of chemicals, and there is nothing inherently bad about chemicals. As far as harmful chemicals in household products, fragrance is one of the worst! Even essential oils can be potent irritants. So buying unscented cuts down on a lot of them right there. I haven't researched it but I was under the impression fabric softener is *not* high on the list of harmful products. I believe silicones are the main ingredient - like dimethicone - which are used in many hair conditioners and skin lotions. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on how "natural" you try to be. As far as it harming the fabrics - I do not know of this except to say, fabric softeners make towels much less absorbent, so I don't use them except occasionally, when the towels get hard and crunchy feeling. |
- Posted by northcarolina (My Page) on Sat, Jul 19, 14 at 10:13
We went through this a few months ago when we bought a thicker mattress. We have one old sheet set that feels as you describe (it's a twin from my childhood; DD uses it now) and it turned out to be a poly/cotton percale. We tried various "nice" quality sateens, which felt too slippery and hot, and one percale from BB&B, which felt too rough. We ended up with LL Bean Pima Percale sheets and we are very happy with them. They don't feel exactly like the old sheets, but they are crisp and cool, yet smooth. I can't speak to durability yet, but they do seem to be softening up with each wash (though they were soft enough to start with). WalMart has a percale blend that I almost tried. It gets very good reviews on their website. You might look into that if you'd rather buy sheets locally so you can feel them. I am thinking the flat sheet might be slightly smaller than LL Bean's and that might be why I didn't go for them, since our mattress is so ridiculously thick; but I can't remember now if that's really the case. |
Here is a link that might be useful: LL Bean Pima Percale
northcarolina--thanks so much for that link to the Mainstays sheet sets....what a surprise! I picked two twin sets up today since I've had so much trouble finding decent quality at a low price, and was amazed to see that they felt great and are even hemstiched around the hems for the pillowcase and sheet! As you said, the reviews are great on them. Thanks so much for sharing that info as I'd have never tried them otherwise. |
It may have been me that first mentioned the Charisma sheets from Costco. I love mine, and I thought that I didn't like sateen sheets. They are lightweight, silky and cool. They don't feel "slimy" like some sateen sheets feel to me. They don't pill at all, and don't come out of the dryer full of wrinkles. I love sliding into bed with my cool, silky sheets. |
- Posted by heidihausfrau (My Page) on Tue, Jul 22, 14 at 23:39
I was just cleaning out my linen closet today and removed some sheets I took from my mom's house after she passed away. I was going to give them to Salvation Army, because they are a 1970's brown. Maybe I should sell them on eBay or etsy instead...... She gave me a set of jersey sheets when they first came out. They were the greatest thing as well. That woman sure did buy nice sheets. |
Hello friends, I'm chiming in just now after a slight absence and cannot resist tossing in my two cents worth on this topic, as I've had quite a similar experience. Some time ago my mother-in-law gave herself a wonderful birthday present, in that she bought all new everything for the boudoir, down to and including new carpeting, and I said, "Way to go, Rosemary, you and Johnnie deserve this treat!" She had a couple of old sheets that she earmarked for the church's charity drive but I wheedled them away for use in my own bedroom. One set, which I believe was Wamsutta, was like the silky ones your mother-in-law has, and the they were designed by Yves St. Lawrence, in awesome pinks and purples. The colors nothwithstanding, those elderly, well-worn and washed, and much beloved sheets were pure perfection to my husband and me. The lovely smoothness of that old bedding transported us into the sleep of the angels. I promise, we NEVER noticed the pink and purple designs, and we slept on them for another 20 years until they could no longer manage to hold together in one piece. Oh! Holy cow, I just came out of my reverie and realized you had asked a question! Mea culpa! My bad! Here's my suggestion for silky sheets, or at least for as close we can come these days: Buy 100% Egyptian Cotton in a reasonably good thread count, like 300, 400, 500. I'm now a retired senior with rather thin, frail skin, which I feel warrants the smoothest, most silky bedding I can afford. And I buy my Egyptian cotton sheet sets from Penney's, when they go on sale twice a year. And they last forever, well, I'm still using them 8 years later! I have 3 sets and just rotate. Give them a whirl; they're quite reasonable on sale, and enjoy! Kaye |
- Posted by kimberlyrkb (My Page) on Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 7:01
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- Posted by kimberlyrkb (My Page) on Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 7:13
I have bought two sets of sheets I have a question about. One set is by Martha Stewart at Macy's; it's white eyelet, maybe $120/queen set, and they're noisy! I also bought a set of Ralph Lauren at Home Goods and they are noisy, too. I can hardly sleep due to the crinkling and crunching. Will this get better? They seem crisp to me, but maybe this is not the same "crisp" all of you are referring to? I was just looking at the Garnet Hill site and found this description in their Hemstitched Supima 300tc sheets. Might be what some of us are looking for? |
- Posted by three3apples (My Page) on Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 8:54
Bed, Bath and Beyond sells Wamsutta sheets. I bought a set for our bunk beds, but nobody has slept on them yet. Have you tried those to replace your heirloom Wamsutta sheets? |
- Posted by fivefootzero (My Page) on Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 9:02
FWIW, I haven't read through all the posts but I did just purchase sheets from Kohl's and washed them last night. They are called The Big One percale sheets. The washed beautifully, are soft, came out of the dryer a little bit wrinkly (but I probably overstuffed it). Haven't put them on the beds yet and can't speak to their longevity, but so far so good. And the price was right. I think what got me was the "percale". I have sheets from 20 years ago that are percale. They were Wamsutta from JC Penney. I couldn't find them anywhere so I took my chances with these. Again, the price and the percale are what got me. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Kohl's The Big One percale sheets
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As we approach an Olympic year a new pretender to the throne of sprint champion has emerged. Neutrinos have managed to repeat their feat from two months ago and have again beating the previous champion 'Speed of light'.
For many years we had thought speed of light, Like Ed Moses, was unbeatable. Now this young pretender has done it twice: the world of athletics has been turned on its head.
That old joke will need rewritten.....'Who's there'.....'knock knock'
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Talking of athletes racing, the cat and I have a race downstairs every morning, with the loser judged to be 'daft'. I've been 'daft' for as long as I can remember, but one day, who knows?
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Graham - It's not a good idea to have races downstairs...you could break your neck if you tripped.Have a race upstairs, instead...a broken ankle is ok.
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When I say race, I mean I walk slowly down gripping the bannister. As for racing up the stairs he is even faster.
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Someone told me that neutrinos travel quite a bit faster than light in some materials, glass for example.
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George Balanchine (1904–1983) staged hundreds of ballets during his long and productive life, worked for Hollywood and Broadway, and created choreographies even for elephants. The Russian-born American master's greatest innovation was the symphonic ballet. His choreographies were inspired by the pieces of music themselves––he sought to translate the structure and the atmosphere of music into the language of dance. The choreographer was a great admirer of women, especially of ballet dancers. All his choreographies were centred around ballerinas, and he staged a number of ballets for his four wives, several loves and muses. Each of his productions has a crystal clear structure with a pure and elegant stage design. Movements include elements from classical ballet, but they are always enriched with new elements and ideas.
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The C.J. Wilson derby appears to be a two-team race between the Angels and Miami Marlins after the Texas Rangers all but resigned themselves to losing their ace Wednesday.
"Until C.J. makes a decision, we can't rule anything out, but we understand that's a realistic possibility," Texas General Manager Jon Daniels told Rangers writers at the winter meetings. "I haven't received a call to say he's chosen to go elsewhere, but we're prepared for that call."
The Rangers are believed to have offered Wilson a four-year deal in the $60-million range, but the Marlins reportedly have offered a six-year deal, and the Angels are believed to have offered a five-year contract in excess of $70 million.
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The west coast in the Alentejo offers dramatic cliffs, stunning views, and little-to-no traffic. You'll have to work to get there. Due to the topography, there isn't a long continuous coast-hugging route. But the small sections that are accessible by bicycle are well worth the effort.
I'd always heard that the Algarve region in Portugal was beach resorts and concrete, connected by too much asphalt. Kat and I were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon a sign for an Ecovia. Ecovias are bike routes that use already existing smaller roads and dirt paths to create an alternative route through the Algarve.
We had left the main highway for a smaller road to avoid truck traffic. But here one came--a large, over-sized truck. We did a double take as it got closer. This truck's payload was enormous.
Do cyclists eat to ride or ride to eat. All I know is that stopping at a cafe or bakery is an essential part of any ride. A cafe follows a bicycle ride as naturally as "c" follows "b" in the alphabet.
I've been chased by every breed of dog on the planet, from Chihuahuas to Kangal Dogs. Every traveling cyclist has their own method for dealing with canines.
Thirty seconds max. That's all it took from the time we saw the peloton approaching till the time it had whizzed by.
You might have gathered from my previous nine posts on bicycle camping that a tent is at the top of my "essentials list" for bicycle travel. I know that I am far from alone in this thought. But I bet there are few bicycle travelers out there who have had a song about a tent sung at their wedding.
For most touring cyclists, camping is a rural experience. A tent comes in handy out in the country. You set it up in a designated county, state or federal campground ... or on farmland, forest or fairgrounds.
Our tent had always remained stuffed in our panniers while we were in the city.
We explained our plight. There was a campground several miles down the road, but we didn't feel safe on the road. We asked if we could pitch our tent on her land.
She pondered a bit and then nodded "yes". She pointed out back.
New Zealand is an outdoor person's dream come true. I spent the first three weeks traveling with a childhood buddy and the remaining four months pedaling solo.
My bike and my gear had never been heavier. But I didn't mind. Inside of my rear panniers were hiking boots and a full-sized backpack in a compression sack.
Cuba. The beach. A resort hotel. At $75 a night, not a bad choice, especially when the package deal includes meals and drinks.
Then there is the frugal cyclist's alternative. A tent. Pitched not far from the resort hotel. Cost? Free.
The humble tent. A budget extender if there ever was one. If I had stayed in hotels throughout my bike trip in South Africa, my journey would have lasted three weeks ... tops. But through the magic of poles and fabric, my journey lasted five months.
Wild camping is usually as easy as pulling off the road and finding a flat, secluded spot.
Not so in Laos. In a country with the distinction of having the worst unexploded ordinance problem in the world, you don't casually wander off the road and pitch a tent.
I spotted a beautiful tree and what looked to be a flat patch of earth surrounding it. I hiked up the steep grade, and discovered that the view was stunning. I hiked back down and announced to Kat that the site was indeed camp worthy.
Now we just had to get our bikes and gear up there. It took six trips and almost an hour to haul our bikes and panniers up to our Andes perch.
I didn't realize until later that I had roommates — hundreds of mosquitoes, lurking behind tattered curtains and dusty bed covers. Normally, I'd shut the doors and windows and then go on a mosquito killing spree. But the room was insanely hot and there was no glass in the window openings ... only bars.
My next several posts will be about bicycle camping ... the good, the bad and the ugly.
I'll begin with one of the best. A campsite I'd go back to tonight, if it wasn't 6,300 miles away (as the crow flies).
Want to send an unforgettable birthday gift that will also be a lasting travel memory? Give an audio birthday card. It's cheap and fun.
Choose someone you love (motivation) and make sure you travel with some sort of audio recording device.
That's me. On my bike. On Earth.
The artist is Zak and he attends a primary school in Washington state where I presented an assembly entitled "The World's Greatest SUV". It introduces kids to the magic and wonders of bicycle travel.
"Daddy, you ain't gonna believe this. There's a man in bicycle britches at the door, lookin' for a place to camp." That had to be my favorite snippet I heard during our bicycle trip across the Deep South.
Stereotypes breed best when folks have had no contact with the real place or people the stereotypes reference. Real life isn't as black and white as the media would like us to believe.
But even if you have a beautiful porch, you're not likely to sit out on it when it is 42 degrees Fahrenheit. When the sun came out, so did the locals. I describe one of our encounters to Bob.
Whether your bike travel route is mountainous, hilly, or as flat as a pancake ... you will most certainly ride the roller coaster; the emotional roller coaster.
My first trip had ignited a passion for bicycle travel. My country defined by the incredible people that we encountered along the way. Invitations into homes, meals, hugs and kisses goodbye with folks who had been strangers only twelve hours prior ... well, if you've bicycle toured, you know all about it.
We began our Deep South bicycle trip by transporting ourselves and our tandem in a Ford Taurus without a rack. Quite the impossible task unless you have a Rodriguez 8-Ball tandem with S&S couplings.
As much as I love bicycles and cycling, it is the connections with people on my travels that I treasure most.
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This rug has worked wonders to muffle sound in our upstairs apartment. It is great to walk on and looks amazing. The big issue is the amount it sheds! Every time I vacuumed it, The vacuum needed to be emptied multiple times. The shed fibers get into clothes, they itch and wreak havoc on allergies. Although this is a beautiful, high quality rug, I would not recommend it for a sleeping or high traffic area.
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It's been a whirlwind life since I decided to join Zumba Fitness, LLC as an instructor. After a year and a half of unwavering enthusiasm for being a student of Zumba and trying to decide what I wanted to do with my life after retirement, I made the decision to become a Zumba teacher. Additionally, I decided, based on my interests, to specialize in teaching Zumba Gold.
Zumba Gold® is a low-impact workout that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. It's an invigorating, community-oriented dance-fitness class that feels fresh, and most of all, exhilarating! Zumba Gold® classes provide modified, low-impact moves for active older adults.
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Each day, we here at "Piers Morgan Tonight" put together the news you need to know – from what happened last night to what will happen today.
For April 27, 2012 – Trayvon Martin's attorney claims Robert Zimmerman misled court about money, explosions hit Syrian capital and NASA ready to move shuttle Enterprise to New York...
• Trayvon Martin's attorney claims Robert Zimmerman misled court about money: "The attorney for Trayvon Martin's family says Zimmerman should be back in jail because during a recent bond hearing he failed to tell a judge he had $204,000."
• Explosions hit Syrian capital: "Two bombs rocked the Syrian capital of Damascus Friday, causing an unknown number of casualties, as a two-week old peace deal continued to unravel. One explosion happened in the district of Midan, in central Damascus, causing casualties, state television reported."
• Mitt Romney, GOP shift on vulnerable issues: "For Republicans and certain presidential nominee Mitt Romney, the best defense appears to be a good offense on issues and themes being pushed by President Barack Obama and Democrats. In recent days, Romney has come out in favor of steps also advocated by Democrats to hold down interest rates for federal student loans and renew the Violence Against Women Act."
• China's banks are important for America too: "We all realize by now that China's economy matters greatly to America, directly affecting our trade, our investments, the value of the dollar, and inflation. Indirectly, it affects us even more through its impact on our other trading partners, especially Europe, and also by propelling China forward as a global power at all levels, not just economically."
• NASA ready to move shuttle Enterprise to New York: "Space shuttle Enterprise will fly past the Statue of Liberty and other landmarks Friday as it heads to its new home at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City."
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Does anyone else notice every time Piers Morgan refers to the Martin killing that Zimmerman is already a murderer and the only defense is that he is hiding behind the Florida Stand Your Ground Law? Give it up Judge Morgan, try to be an objective journalist. Zimmerman is NOT a murderer until convicted. I am also tired of hearing almost every time in your shows I hear "Being from the UK" or "in the UK, we do it this way". I about done with your biased opinion's and when you do bring up your opinionated remark you say "I'm only saying...." Yeah, you're defending your opinion before you say it. Pier will never be nearly as good or close to Larry King. I give it another year or so and there will be a replacement.
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Amid traditional Chinese imagery of twisting dragons and carp, splashes of bright red bring Uncle Wing's casual interior to life—and perhaps serve as a visual warning to diners who are about to dip into meals speckled with fiery peppers. The restaurant's chefs specialize in seafood and duck entrees, which come stewed in a range of spicy, chili-filled sauces as well as curries as complex as a Rubik's Cube during its teen years. While they primarily cook Mandarin and Szechuan dishes, chefs channel the cuisine of various regions with plates such as Shanghai's egg foo young; Shandong's mu-shu meats, served inside thin, Chinese pancakes; and the small portions of dim sum popular in Hong Kong.
The aromas of classic Asian cooking fill the air at Lily Kai Chinese Cuisine, providing diners with a hint of what to expect before they even crack a menu. Learn even more about what to expect by reading our list of pre-meal tips:
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A Time Out San Francisco Critics' choice, Imperial Tea Court provides leaf lovers with access to some of the world's most desirable teas as well as unrivaled expertise in the ways of steepery. Park your carcass in one of its highly regarded teahouses for a 45- to 60-minute primer on the world's most popular beverage and its steamy history, including its medicinal roots in ancient times as an alternative to Tommy John surgery. Pouring hot cups of tea and tepid earfuls of facts, the teahouses' resident sip savants will help guests understand tea's various categories and acquaint them with the traditional Chinese gaiwan, a covered teacup developed for use on turbulent dragon flights and birthday party bounce houses. The tasting includes two samples of your choice of teas, leaving you with a pleasant aftertaste as well as a fully brewed headpot of knowledge with which to douse tea-loving coworkers at the dream factory.
House of Chang pleases palates with an assortment of Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan specialties for lunch and dinner. Midday morsels such as sesame chicken ($5.75) and bean curd with vegetables ($5.75) come sidekicked with an egg roll, a fried won ton, fried rice, and fresh fruit. Or practice intimacy by sharing a Bo Bo tray for two, which features fried prawns, barbecued spareribs, optional truth serum, paper-wrapped chicken, beef sticks, and egg rolls ($9.25). For dinner, load up on savory specialties such as the vanilla-battered shrimp drizzled with honey-glazed walnuts ($9.20), or keep mouths guessing with a combination dish of chicken chow mein, an egg roll, a fried won ton, steamed rice, and broccoli beef ($8).
With the simple motto "excellent Chinese cuisine," the skilled chefs at Hai Sun Restaurant rev up appetites with an expansive menu, leading off with crispy fried appetizers such as wontons and egg rolls. Across the menu's pages, entrees flock into categories including lamb, pork, and vegetables alongside seafood morsels such as sautéed scallops and cod. Dishes come laden with a fresh garden medley of veggies of baby corn and snow peas, in spicy ginger, curry, and Sichuan sauce. With pop available by the can or six pack, patrons can enjoy a soda rush without the hassle of going over Niagara Falls in a root-beer barrel.
Radish is a San Francisco neighborhood restaurant featuring an eclectic, American menu with some Southern inspiration. Our ingredients are high-quality, seasonal and locally sourced. We pride ourselves on using a hands-on approach, creating the majority of our baked-goods, spreads and sauces in-house.


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Whether you are looking for a speciality restaurants serving fresh local seafood, Asian cuisine or quality 'pub food', the town centre offers everything from traditional family and formal Hotel restaurants to trendy surf-style Diners and cafes.
There is a great choice of take-away food too, including home-made Cornish Pasties, Baguettes, Panini's and Fish and Chips.
Away from the town centre you will find village Inn's, Country House Hotels and farmhouse Tea Rooms.
Call into the Tourist Information Centre and browse our "Places to Eat" folder. We are happy to help you decide where to eat, and pass on any recommendations we may have heard from previous visitors too!
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We are a family-owned farm tucked away in lakes region of New Hampshire. We raise livestock under natural and humane conditions and have a full range of vegetables and Herbs. We raise turkeys and chickens under free range conditions, in small batches to avoid overcrowding. The goal on our farm is to produce high quality, healthful food for the community without harming the environment in which we all live. While we do utilize only organic practices on our farm, we will not obtain Certified Organic status. Our goal is to show our customers that this label is not necessary for one to grow safe, nutritious food.
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Byline: EUGENE TONG Staff WriterGLENDALE -- The 83-year-old co-owner of Clifton's Cafeteria, the iconic downtown Los Angeles eatery, was found dead in her penthouse condominium in what police suspect was a homicide, authorities said Thursday.
The body of Jean Clinton Roeschlaub, daughter of Clifton's founder Clifford Clinton, was discovered Wednesday at her 16th-floor condominium in the 200 block of Monterey Road, Glendale police spokesman John Balian said.
There were ``suspicious circumstances'' surrounding her death, Balian said. He did not elaborate.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office is conducting an autopsy.
Up to her death, Roeschlaub was active in the running of the Clifton's Brookdale Cafeteria at 648 S. Broadway, the only remaining restaurant in a chain that began serving up budget meals during the Great Depression.
Her sudden death shocked her family.
``It's a jolt and you never really gear up for it,'' said Don Clinton, Roeschlaub's brother and business partner. ``You carry on.''
Roeschlaub was among the fourth generation of the Clinton family working in California's restaurant business. The family started in food service in 1888 when her great-grandfather David Harrison Clinton arrived in Los Angeles from Missouri.
Roeschlaub was the daughter of Clifford and Nelda Clinton, who founded Clifton's with $2,000 in 1931 and a mission to feed the hungry, according to the restaurant's Web site.
The restaurant still retains the motto ``Dine Free Unless Delighted.''
Roeschlaub joined the family business full time in 1944, and remained active until her death, visiting the cafeteria at least once a week, Clinton said.
``We were busing dishes from the dining room, cleaning tables, filling water glasses, doing odds and ends,'' he said, recalling the siblings' early days.
At the Brookdale restaurant -- which opened in 1935 -- diners still enjoy down-home favorites such as roast turkey and apple pie amid soaring faux redwoods and rock faces inspired by the Santa Cruz mountains, where founder Clifford Clinton spent his summers.
Clinton said his sister had a rare vitality -- she loved to travel, was a voracious reader, loved films and was an excellent cook who helped refine the restaurant's more than 2,500 recipes for today's palate.
``Not only are we brother and sister, we work well together,'' he said. ``We're close friends and close buddies -- we're buddies at work.''
Clifford and Nelda Clinton retired in 1946 and sold their cafeteria interest to Jean, Don and son Edmond.
They expanded into surrounding suburbs from the late 1950s through the 1970s as business in downtown Los Angeles declined.
Roeschlaub had lived in the Glendale penthouse for about 17 years.
She was living alone over the past year after her husband, Ronald Roeschlaub, died in December, Clinton said.
She had a pacemaker and coped with some ailments, but was otherwise healthy, he said.
``When you're 83, you have a few things,'' he said. ``But she was coping.''
The family became concerned Wednesday when Roeschlaub missed several appointments and her son Bruce C. Davis could not reach her, Clinton said. They alerted the building manager, who discovered Roeschlaub face-down on the floor.
She also is survived by son David J. Davis IV and daughter Diane Bohn.
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Date: | Aug 4, 2006 |
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