Utensils
- Pestle- a heavy, blunt tool used to grind things up
- Mortar- container used to hold the spices that were smashed by the pestle
Utensils
3 Foods Of Greece
- Avgolemon- Egg, Lemon Soup
- Moussaka- Lamb, Eggplant Casserole
- Straight Wood Rolling Pin
- Arni Souvlak- Lamb on skewers
3 Drinks of Greece
Greek Staples Cont.
Greek Staples
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- vegetables
- herbs
- grains
- bread
- wine
- fish
- lamb
- poultry
Greek Staples Cont.
Seating
How Food Is Served
Seating Cont.
- Oldest or most honored is served fist
- Hosting couple will sit one on each side of the table
- Most honored positions are in the middle of the table, at each side
- rabbit
- pork
- eggplant
- olives
- cheese
- Dishes are passed to the left
- Most important guest seated to the right of the host
- Usually men sit next to men and women sit next to women or segregate them completely
Other Facts Cont.
Tip
Other Facts Cont.
Other Facts
Who Pays?
- Bread- doesn't come with butter or a plate
- Hands are suppose to be visible at all times
- Fork and spoon that are above the plate are for dessert
10%: usually included in the bill
The one who does the inviting pays, although the guest is expected to make an effort to pay
- Fork and knife are placed the same way we place them
- Placing your napkin on the table shows you're finished
- With utensils, start from the outside and work your way in
Dining Etiquette in Greece