Lemon fork
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The lemon fork is a small (4+ inches long[1]) serving utensil that is used to move lemon slices.[2][3] Lemon forks have three long tines, with the outside tines splayed;[4] ostensibly this arrangement helps to release more juice.[1] Lemon forks became popular in the last quarter of the 19th century alongside other specialized utensils, such as asparagus tongs.[5] One early 20th century cookbook called the lemon fork a "necessity" at the five o'clock tea party.[6] While setting the table, the fork was placed over the slice of lemon.[7] Unlike many specialized utensils of the 19th century, lemon forks are still being used in the 21st century, primarily in restaurants.[5]
A lemon fork can double as a pickle fork and may be used to serve cucumber slices, olives, butter cubes and pats, smoked fish, and cheese cubes.[2] One etiquette guide from 1966 stated that it is acceptable to use one's fingers to pick up lemon slices in the absence of a lemon fork.[8]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b Von Drachenfels 2000, p. 213.
- ^ a b Von Drachenfels 2000, p. 242.
- ^ Snodgrass 2004, p. 392.
- ^ Condé Nast Publications Staff 1969, p. 242.
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- ^ Rhodes & Hopkins 1913, p. 648.
- ^ Rosiere 1920, p. 78.
- ^ Beery 1966, p. 227.
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