Fork: Forks for eating first appeared in Tasca in the 1 1 century, with only two sharp teeth. At that time, the clergy did not have any praise for Fox. They think that human beings can only touch the food given by God with their hands. Wealthy Tuscans are tempted by Satan to make tableware, which is blasphemous. According to Italian historical records, a criminal in Venice died a few days after eating with a fork. In fact, he probably died of the plague. The clergy said that she was condemned by heaven and warned everyone not to eat with a fork.
/kloc-In the 20th century, the Earl and Archbishop of Cantor introduced forks to the people of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom. It is said that nobles at that time did not like to eat with forks, but often held them in their hands. As a duel weapon. For the Anglo-Saxons in the14th century, forks were still imported. For example, there were seven forks made of gold and silver in Edward I of England.
At that time, most Europeans liked to cut food into pieces with a knife, and then grabbed it with their fingers and put it in their mouths; If a man eats with a fork, it means that he is either a picky eater or a "sissy".
/kloc-a revolutionary war broke out in France in the 0/8th century. Because French aristocrats prefer to eat with a fork with four teeth, the meaning of "fork user" can almost be equated with the meaning of "different". So the fork became a status symbol, luxurious and exquisite, and then gradually became a necessary tableware.
Knives: Knives are still kept in western tableware. The reason is that many foods are cut into large pieces when cooking, and then users divide them into small pieces of different sizes according to their own wishes when eating. This is different from the way that orientals, especially China people cut food into small pieces of shredded pork and sliced meat before cooking, which may be one of the important reasons why western cooking technology has been lagging behind the East.
For a long time, knives have played an important role in human life. /kloc-0.5 billion years ago, human ancestors began to use stone knives as tools. The knife hangs on the waist, one for cutting barbecue and the other for defending the enemy. Only leaders with status can have knives with different uses.
During the reign of French emperor Louis XIII (16 10- 1643), Archduke Li Sailiu, who was well versed in political strategy, not only contributed to making France one of the major European powers; Even the details of ordinary life, the cardinal also attaches great importance to. At that time, the top of the knife was not the ellipse we are familiar with today, but had a sharp tip. Many French bureaucrats and dignitaries use knives as toothpicks to pick their teeth after meals. Therefore, the Grand Duke of Li Sailiu ordered his servant to grind the tip of the knife into an oval shape, and guests were not allowed to pick their teeth with a knife in front of him. As far as the impact is concerned, France has also blown a whirlwind with a blunt tip.
Spoon: The history of spoons can be traced back to ancient times. As early as the Paleolithic Age, spoons appeared in Asia. Spoons made of wood, stone, ivory and gold were found in the tombs of ancient Egypt.
The nobles in Greece and Rome used spoons made of copper and silver. /kloc-In Italy in the 0/5th century, when children were baptized, the most popular gift was a baptismal spoon, that is, the guardian angel of the child was made into a spoon handle and given to the baptized children.
Napkin Greeks and Romans always kept the habit of eating with their fingers, so they wiped their hands with a napkin the size of a good towel after eating. What's more, after wiping your hands, you also put out a finger washing bowl to wash your hands. In addition to water, rose petals are floating in the finger washing basin. Egyptians put almonds, cinnamon and orange blossoms in bowls.
In order not to get dirty, put the napkin on your chest. In western food, you often have the habit of having soup first. Once the soup is dirty, it will often make the whole meal very unpleasant.
Napkins developed to17th century, which not only has practical significance, but also pays more attention to viewing. /kloc-in 0/680, there were 26 ways to fold napkins in Italy, such as Noah's Ark for priests and monks, hen for ladies, and chicken, carp, tortoise, cow, bear, rabbit and other shapes that people like to use. It was beautiful. ~~