"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Mark Thorson wrote:
>>
>> Interesting article about the history of the fork.
>>
>> http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/d...ver_time_.html
>>
>> The fork is much more recent than the spoon and
>> knife. It's hard to imagine eating without it.
>> I'm a bit surprised chopsticks didn't make their
>> way to Europe from Asia during the long pre-fork
>> period.
>
> Interesting article. I'm surprised that chopsticks are still popular
> since
> the invention of forks and spoons. Normal people use them now.
>
> Using chopsticks these days are stupid. (inviting flames here, Gary)
> People these days only use them because it's the "cool kid" thing to do
> when
> eating Chinese or Japanese cuisine.
>
> Think I'm wrong? How often do you use chopsticks at home with everyday
> meals?

LOL! My father owned several pairs of chopsticks but I can't recall ever
seeing him use them. I certainly don't use them. I use knives, forks &
spoons. I do, however, use bamboo skewers for grilling meats & vegetables


Jill