[Sca-cooks] hats, andperiod spectacles

[Olwen the Odd]

You haven't managed to write a wee paper on this, have you?  I would love to
know more and sources.
Olwen

>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
> >
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