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By: El Salvador, Plátanos Fritos and Me…. | Kitchen Butterfly

El Salvador, Plátanos Fritos and Me…. | Kitchen Butterfly — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:21:37 +0000

[...] a bit more about food culture and cuisine across South [...]

By: FBC, Part 1: Thank you LORD, I’m not a freak! | Kitchen Butterfly

FBC, Part 1: Thank you LORD, I’m not a freak! | Kitchen Butterfly — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:47:16 +0000

[...] pita negating the use of a knife and fork, which I’m fine with. You know me, I have NO QUALMS with finger-eating, especially when it’s finger licking good…as this [...]

By: Bad Bentheim, Episode 2: More fun in Germany | Kitchen Butterfly

Bad Bentheim, Episode 2: More fun in Germany | Kitchen Butterfly — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:10:56 +0000

[...] destined for a medieval feast….without cutlery. I laugh. We are a very diverse group and my curiosity is aroused. How will the Brits (most of all) fare without cutlery? As you are well aware, these are prim and [...]

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:52:33 +0000

I would be just like your British friend if someone were to burp loudly or to leave their cutlery anywhere but on the plate–it seems rude and vulgar to me! I would blush and be embarrassed by those sort of actions.

Growing up in the Midwest I was taught to never speak with your mouth full, not to play with my food, no unnecessary noise like slurping or belching, etc. And I eat EVERYTHING with a fork and a knife! Chicken, pizza, even hamburgers! I was taught only certain things are finger foods, such as some fruits and foods like crackers.

It’s so interesting to hear how things are done in other parts of the world. Thanks for the post.

By: Kerstin

Kerstin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:27:11 +0000

Thanks for letting me know about this post Ozoz, I really enjoyed it! Reading about the traditions different cultures have with food is just so interesting!

By: Ozoz

Ozoz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:11:45 +0000

Moulmein – thanks for sharing that bit of Burmese culture with us
Jacqueline – I agree, it is interesting to see how other people interpret and translate things!
Helen – Thanks. See, I didn’t know the rules varied for sushi and sashimi. Have fun in Japan. I’ve not been to Asia yet…or the States. There’s hope.

By: Helen @ World Foodie Guide

Helen @ World Foodie Guide — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:16:58 +0000

Thanks for your email, interesting post! You know it’s traditional to eat sushi with your hands so as to dip only the topping but not get the rice wet with soy sauce, (but not sashimi)? I’m off to Japan in November for my fifth trip and will be writing about food etiquette on my return, along with many other posts on food & travel.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:30:19 +0000

This was fascinating. I feel like buying choptsicks now lol. I love learning about diferent customs and cultures. It’s nice to see things from another person’s pespective. Thank you for the e-mail!

By: Moulmein Thu

Moulmein Thu — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:03:11 +0000

Very informative and enjoyable to read your post.

In Myanmar(Burma), round and low-footed dining tables are placed in the middle of the mat. Different items of dishes would be placed on the table and rice plates would be placed in front of each person. Family members would then sit around the table to have their meals. Food is eaten with the right hand.

After reading your post, i realised that there are not just only food culture differences but many similarities exist too. Great post

By: Ozoz

Ozoz — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:37:15 +0000

Alysha, Thanks. Corrected.
Sophia – I agree with you…I knew my love for most things Greek had a deeper connection!