Mingle Easy party plates are available online. Two styles of plates are offered, both of which have a “universal” glass holder. One plate has three compartments and is perfect for those messy foods like baked beans, coleslaw or potato salad. The other plate has one compartment.

Pros: These black plates are lightweight but sturdy. They are even dishwasher safe. Mingle Easy plates make it easy to keep one hand free while the plate holds both the food and the glass. The “universal” glass holder can hold a wine glass, cocktail glass or soda can. The plates, made of polystyrene, are 100 percent biodegradable and produced in the United States. For a party plate that can be reused, the prices seem to be reasonable.

Cons: Currently the only color available is black.

You may want to consider purchasing Mingle Easy plates for a 4^th of July picnic or outdoor gathering and then use all summer. These plates are also suitable for indoor gatherings. For more information, visit the Mingle Easy website.

Disclosure: I received a request from Jim Vernes of Mingle Easy to write about Mingle Easy “party plates.” I agreed to blog about the plates if I had a sample. Within a few days, I received two plates that this review is based on.

Cheers! Kathy