[Sca-cooks] hats, andperiod spectacles

[Decker, Terry D.]

It is a Medieval practice according to some sources.  The little finger was
used to dip and spread spices at the table.  It was kept extended while
eating and drinking to keep it from grease and food which would contaminate
the spices.

I haven't chased down the contemporary etiquette manuals to see what they
say, so I take it with a grain of salt--on my extended pinky.

Bear

> When wearing a hat and wimple, does one extend their pinky
> when consuming
> food or drink?  When did that practice begin?  Anyone know?
> See...we *can* talk about hats and food too!
> Olwen the helpful
>