12/07/2023
General Information And Tips About Cutleries:
Cutleries refers to knives, forks, and spoons or any hand-held utensils used for eating or serving food.
The use of cutleries dates back to ancient times, and the development of different types of cutleries is due to cultural and technological influences.
The three types of cutleries are knives, forks, and spoons.
Knives come in various shapes and sizes, including steak knives, bread knives, and carving knives.
Forks also come in different styles, such as dinner forks, salad forks, and dessert forks. Spoons have various types like teaspoons, tablespoons, soup spoons, and serving spoons.
The most common materials used for making cutleries are stainless steel and silver. These materials are preferred because they are durable, resistant to rust, and easy to maintain.
Cutleries can be formal or informal.
Formal cutleries are used for special occasions, like weddings or banquets, and is usually more decorative and delicate in design. Informal cutleries are more practical and sturdy and are used for everyday meals.
🍴 When setting a table, cutleries should be placed in a specific order. Forks go to the left of the plate, knives and spoons go to the right. The sharp side of the knife faces the plate, and the bowl of the spoon faces up.
🍴 Cutleries should be properly cleaned and stored. Stainless steel cutlery can be washed in the dishwasher, but silver cutlery should be hand-washed, dried immediately, and stored in a dry, air-tight container.
🍴 To properly use a set of cutleries, hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right (if you’re right-handed). Use the fork to spear the food and cut it with the knife. Switch the fork to the right hand to eat the food.
🍴 Proper cutlery etiquette is essential when dining in a formal settings. Some basic rules include using your cutleries from the outside in (i.e., the fork farthest from the plate is for the first course), not waving your cutlery around, and placing your cutlery on the plate when finished with a meal.
Finally, investing in a good set of cutleries is worth the expense. A good set will last for years and make a significant difference in the dining experience.