jmcquown wrote:
>
> "Gary" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Mark Thorson wrote:
>>>
>>> Interesting article about the history of the fork.
>>>
>>> http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/d...ver_time_.html
>>>
>>>
>>> The fork is much more recent than the spoon and
>>> knife. It's hard to imagine eating without it.
>>> I'm a bit surprised chopsticks didn't make their
>>> way to Europe from Asia during the long pre-fork
>>> period.
>>
>> Interesting article. I'm surprised that chopsticks are still popular
>> since
>> the invention of forks and spoons. Normal people use them now.
>>
>> Using chopsticks these days are stupid. (inviting flames here, Gary)
>> People these days only use them because it's the "cool kid" thing to
>> do when
>> eating Chinese or Japanese cuisine.
>>
>> Think I'm wrong? How often do you use chopsticks at home with everyday
>> meals?
>
> LOL! My father owned several pairs of chopsticks but I can't recall
> ever seeing him use them. I certainly don't use them. I use knives,
> forks & spoons. I do, however, use bamboo skewers for grilling meats &
> vegetables
>
> Jill

I have some nice ebony and rosewood chopsticks, and my daughter
and I do use them. Some things just don't seem right when eaten
with a metal fork. And my daughter prefers chopsticks for long
noodles of any sort.

--
Jean B.