How do you serve the dove? Here’s what the etiquette says
A nice sliced on a saucer and go? Maybe not. You know How do you serve the dove? It is a fixed presence on the parties of the holidays because it is a symbol of peace, and it never fails at home also because it is always a welcome gift. But what does the etiquette on the way it should be served? AND How should it be eaten? You can with your hands (how do you do with panettone) or do they need a knife and fork?
And then, the Easter egg does its part. There are rules onegg? For example, can you discard at the table? We talked about this and more with Doubtful professor and vice -president of theItalian Academy of Galateo and author of GAlateo for teenager (How2 Edizioni), who reminded us What the bon ton says Out of two of the (many) gastronomic symbols of the Easter holidays and gave us some tips also to prepare an elegant and pendant effect table with spring.
How do you serve the dove for etiquette
“The dove is a leavenedAnd for this reason it should not be cut on the table, just as the bread should not be cut at the table. It is true, however, that, especially when it is artisanal, it is nice to be able to show it to guests. So do it, but Then bring it back to the kitchenPlace it on a serving plate and put it in the center of the table already portioned. Have the concern to remove the bandage that surrounds it: it is more elegant. In this way, moreover, each guest can take his own slice more easily and eat it in a saucer ».
When you serve the dove for the etiquette
«The moment when the dove is used is the same in which all the other desserts must be served, namely before fruit and coffee. Furthermore must be put in a saucerAnd not in a napkin as many often do. Do you have other sweet specialties to put at the table? They can be put simultaneously, possibly trying not to overdo it. The “little but good” rule is fundamental (also) for etiquette “
How do you eat the dove: hands or cutlery?
«As for how to eat, the dove follows the leavened rule: It must be eaten with your hands. Even if there are creams: you can take a piece and dip by bringing to the mouth. But be careful: you must always use your hand the right, considering the “pure” hand. If you prefer the cutlery, especially in the event that the dove is accompanied by creams, know that it can be done: if it makes you feel comfortable eating the dove in this way (or other leavened, like panettone), it is not “prohibited” ».
How to serve Easter eggs according to etiquette
Not only the dove, another fixed presence are Easter eggsMore “bulky” considering that they are wrapped in large sheets of paper or box, difficult to bring to the table and to break on the table, especially in not very familiar contexts. Yet etiquette allows it: “For etiquette the rule established by tradition always prevails. Since tradition provides that Easter eggs are broken in company and on the table, that’s how it should be done. Possibly after freeing the table, and having the foresight to then put the chocolate of the eggs on a serving dish, so as not to create disorder and that everyone can take and eat their own piece. Again, since otherwise it would be difficult, chocolate can be eaten with your hands ».
How to set the Easter table
«Last advice: Dress the spring table playing with the colors. The error that is often made on the Easter tables is to fill them with tinsel. It takes much less: a white tablecloth with crockery from the nuances of spring, for example, can be an elegant and highly effective idea ».
