The ancients worshiped the animals they ate, indeed, believing they sacrificed themselves for us. Things die so things can live, like it or not. Your experience echoes some of that. Thanks for the modern spin on this ancient rite (I myself don’t like pork as a rule. Duck, however, is my weakness. But then I live in France so how coud I not?) Nicely done, Anne.

I confess I’ve never used stemless glasses, so consider the source of my comment, but I’ll have to agree with the previous thoughts. There’s an elegance to a stemed wine glass that adds to the experience (of course, I’ll admit, for even casual dinners at my place, even on a Monday, I’ll use my cheaper stemmed glasses for water so I may not be the perfect example of an “everyday” wine drinker/host). I want my guests, whether they be good friends, family or special guests from across the ocean (I live in France) I want them to feel welcome and honored at my table.

And tinted, colored glasses have no place at any table, no matter how noble the cause.