philmayfield 6,113 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 My wife eats a burger with a knife and fork. I pick it up with both hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,133 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, jonab said: Someone told me once that the 'correct' (royal) way to eat a banana was with a knife and fork - likewise oranges and apples. They should NEVER be held in the hand. Try doing that with a marrowfat or mushy pea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,113 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 We should have a Nottsalgia annual dinner and give a prize to the most elegant eater - but who would be the judge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,453 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 What about eating spaghetti...do you slurp up the strands, or wrap them around the fork (or spoon) ? My solution is not to eat spaghetti at all. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,113 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 The Italians seem to hold their mouth close to the plate and just shovel it in. I use a fork and twirl it round a desert spoon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,505 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, Cliff Ton said: What about eating spaghetti...do you slurp up the strands, or wrap them around the fork (or spoon) ? My solution is not to eat spaghetti at all. I agree Cliff Ton, too difficult to eat, I can’t be bothered with food that’s difficult to eat and don’t like it anyway. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, Cliff Ton said: What about eating spaghetti...do you slurp up the strands, or wrap them around the fork (or spoon) ? When we were children, my sister and I pretended to be birds eating worms and raced to see who could suck up a strand fastest. Well, we are sparrows! Usually ended up in a good hiding for not behaving properly at the table! Fun though. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,133 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Crumble the spaghetti before you cook it then, mix with mushy peas. If your really posh garnish with broccoli. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,505 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 How typical of Nottstalgia, but lovely ....... we moved effortlessly from pronouncing place names to eating spaghetti. Situation calm on the site! 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Beekay said: Always make sure one has one's little finger cocked, with a forkful, (like sipping tea in China cups). I never do that with my little finger...it was once the sign of a prostitute! Take care Beekay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,009 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Ben what is this proper pronouncing and elegant eating thing, us Bestwood lads aint gorra chance av we. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 28 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: I never do that with my little finger...it was once the sign of a prostitute! Take care Beekay! I thought the sign was the wearing of an ankle chain? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, trogg said: Ben what is this proper pronouncing and elegant eating thing, us Bestwood lads aint gorra chance av we. Speak fa thee sen Trogg.....................lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,113 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 50 minutes ago, MargieH said: I thought the sign was the wearing of an ankle chain? That's what I understood but then I've lead a very sheltered life! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,133 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, MargieH said: I thought the sign was the wearing of an ankle chain? That's a Tag Margie, if you've been a bad lad !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,133 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Trogg , I went to Bestwood once, it was closed. My fust job worrat Bestwood pit. Didn't eat spaghetti then or cock my little finger. Nobody noticed though. B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Did you shut the gate when you left ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 I was always told never speak to women who wore ankle chains... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, MargieH said: thought the sign was the wearing of an ankle chain? Maybe but 17th and 18th century courtesans also signalled with their little finger. It was an upper class thing, so Beekay shouldn't be at any risk! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,009 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Beekay yo must av gon te Bestwood village , Bestwood Estate always open, gates av bin nicked. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Not knowing owt about such things me and a mate went in the Miltons Head about 1961,,,,noticed a lady sat at the Bar wearing 'Ankle chain'' while waiting to be served she kept asking us........''have you got a shilling? ''........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Perhaps her meter had run out, Ben! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,113 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: Not knowing owt about such things me and a mate went in the Miltons Head about 1961,,,,noticed a lady sat at the Bar wearing 'Ankle chain'' while waiting to be served she kept asking us........''have you got a shilling? ''........... What did you get for a shillingsworth back in ‘61 then Ben? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Not quite a Pint............... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Beekay said: Elegance and Newcastle, spot on Phil. Where they wash their hands before going to the loo. I am offended by that remark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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