First impression? These plates and bowls feel surprisingly sturdy for being made of wheat straw. The autumn multicolor set adds a fun pop to my kitchen without looking childish – major win since I use them for both family dinners and casual entertaining.

As a mom of two messy eaters, the shatterproof feature is a game-changer. My 4-year-old dropped a bowl full of spaghetti (classic) and it just bounced. No frantic sweeping or worried about ceramic shards. The high plate edges also contain food spills way better than my old flat ceramic plates.

I was skeptical about the wheat smell mentioned in reviews, but after one wash with vinegar water, it completely disappeared. Three months of daily use later (yes, even microwaving leftovers), they still look great except for some light knife marks from steak nights – which honestly give them character. Pro tip: Use wooden utensils to minimize scratches.

The space-saving stackability is perfect for my small apartment kitchen. All 42 pieces nest neatly in half the space of my old dish set. They've survived weekly dishwasher cycles without warping (unlike another reviewer's experience), though I avoid the heated dry setting just in case.

While I wouldn't use the included plastic cutlery daily (kept them as backup camping gear), the dinnerware itself has become my go-to for everything from cereal to dinner parties. At this price point, getting months of heavy use already feels like a steal compared to replacing broken ceramic sets.