Dining Etiquette - How to Eat Corn on the Cob?

Spring is approaching; and what better way to welcome Spring than with a picnic!  Many enjoy corn on the cob at picnics and bar-b-ques!

But, how do we eating corn on the cob properly?  Well, first, avoiding ordering on a job interview!  Here are the simple steps:

1.  Spread butter along a couple of rows of corn.

2.  Pick up the corn by the ears with both hands.

3.  Bite off the kernels of the corn working from one end to the other.

4.  Repeat steps!

Should a Glass Wear Lipstick?

Well, no.  (It's called lipstick for a reason!)

Before sitting to a fantastic glass of ice tea or water at your favorite restaurant, be sure to 'blot' your lips!  We don't want this to happen (view pic!).....

Dining Etiquette - Salt and Pepper Are Married!

When passing the salt and pepper to individuals, remember this tip:

'Salt and pepper are married, not divorced; they are to be passed together!  When passing, place the salt in pepper in front of the individual INSTEAD of passing to their hands!'

How Do I Eat This? Fingers, Fork, or Spoon?

Quesadillas (n.)

If the quesadilla is warm and greasy, use knife and fork.

If the quesadilla is at room temperature, you can use your fingers.

Dining Etiquette - What if my Food is Way to Hot!

It happens, especially in winter. We order soup or coffee; and it is scolding hot. Our director says, 'I was eating soup from a resturant and felt the tears because the soup was so hot!'

Here's what to do if you are in that situation:

1. If you have a cold beverage around, take a quick sip.
2. If no cold beverages are around, and your getting teary eyed, you can politely remove the food with fork or spoon and place on the side of your plate.

One rule of thumb, let your food sit for a bit if you notice smoke (common with soups and coffee). Blowing on food is considered inappropriate.

Tea Etiquette??

Chilly weather brings on tea and coffee! How to drink tea properly??

When tea is served in a cup/saucer - place the spoon on the side of the saucer (as with the tea bag).

Tip: When served as a hot beverage; always remove the spoon from the mug. If a saucer is not available, place spoon on bread plate.

Exactly How am I to eat a Pineapple?

Although pineapples are more of a 'summer' fruit; we have a chance of eating pineapple for Thanksgiving! (Along with turkey, many individuals prepare ham with pineapple slices on top.

Eat pineapple slices with a fork and knife (continental style please!)

Salad Etiquette????

Don't cut the entire salad into bite size pieces, instead, cut bite-size pieces as you go!

What is the Proper Way to Eat Olives?

Holiday and cocktail parties are approaching!!!! Delicious foods, great music, good times.....

.....and an olive pit.

How do properly eat an olive?

Olives with pits are held in the fingers and eaten in several bites, then the pit is discarded on the side of your plate or into a napkin.

How to Be a Bad Holiday Guest (and How to Avoid it!)!

The holidays are approaching, many of us will be off visiting family as well as the families of our significant others!

Imagine, you sit down to your meal, grab the salt shaker, and pour the salt on.

What's wrong with that picture? Always, always taste your food before salting! Salting food before tasting implies that the chef (or host of the holiday party) doesn't know how to season a dish. (Translation, it's an insult!)

Butter and Bread? There's more etiquette to this?

Here is what we hope everyone knows!

1. Break bread into small pieces (one at a time) before buttering.
2. Break bread into small pieces (one at a time) before dipping in olive oil.

But here is what we want you to know as well! When using the knife to butter the bread, rest the knife on the bread plate throughout the meal. The dirty utensil should not touch the table!

Table Setting - Which one of these is Mine?

Forget about 'Which one of these forks is mine?' when sitting down at the table. Remember this quick tip!

Spell out the word FORKS. Sit in your chair. Look at your place setting from left to right. Fork (F), plate (O – it’s shaped like an O), knife (K), and spoon (S). (FYI - Drop the R).

Dining Etiquette - Where Does my Napkin Go When I am Done Eating?

2 Ways:

1. Place the napkin to the left of your plate if the setting is still on the table.
2. Place the napkin in the center of the setting (without folding it) if the setting is cleared.

Etiquette Savvy - Which way do I Pass Food at the Table?

To the right, or counter-clockwise!

Can I eat Petit Fours with My Fingers?

Yes, if...the petit fours are plain (with no filling/cream filling)!

Be sure to pick up the entire paper cup which contains the petit fours. Either have the paper cup on your plate or in your hand as you take small bites!

Can I eat Pineapple with My Fingers?

Pineapple is to be eaten with a fork. Use a knife to cut if served in a ring form!

Can I eat Grapes with My Fingers?

Yes!

If served grapes in bunches, you CAN eat them with your fingers!

If you are walking through a serving line at a restaurant/buffet/wedding, tear a portion of the grapes from the whole bunch and place in your plate. Don't remove one grape at a time.

Happy Eating!

Will you Please Pass the Salt?

When asked to pass the salt, pick up both the salt and the pepper and to place them on the table to the person next to you. (if the requesting individual is on the other end of the table, it would be passed down as stated above). Salt and pepper is not passed hand-to-hand.

An easy tip to remember on not separating salt and pepper is 'salt and pepper are married, not divorced.'

A lovely marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Salt and Pepper!

Can I eat Asparagus with my Fingers?

Yes and no!

If the asparagus is not covered in sauce and cooked firm, then it is acceptable to eat with your fingers. Any other fashion calls for a knife and fork.

Enjoy!