Kelties Fall Newsletter

Fall 2009

Issue: 10

Welcome to Fall!

Greetings!

Many new and exciting things are happening at the restaurant. Did you catch us on the FOX 59 morning show last week? We were the restaurant of the week, and if you act now you may still be able to get a $100 gift certificate for only $50.

It was my chance to shine, I had 30 second of air time to talk about dining and silverware etiquette, now mind you when I was going through my formal etiquette training in Washington DC the silverware class was 3 hours so I was ready I had my script memorized. After the introduction and one item on silverware I was thanked for coming and it was over. Whew, I was relieved, and sad at the same time, hey I had a lot to say. See etiquette tip this month for the "full" story... Who knows what will come of it!! (nothing keltie...ha ha) It was fun and memorable so check out www.fox59.com for this great offer.

Have you been out in this incredible weather lately? Please do not miss the pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple orchards for a chance to steal some of this great season before it is over. Tonda is starting to make Pumpkin Cheesecake, and shes getting out the pecans... now that says fall to me.

In This Issue

Etiquette Tip of the Month

Baking Tip of the Month

Holiday Events

Holiday Helper Menu

Kelites on the Green

From the Bar

Featured Recipe

Etiquette Tip of the Month

Ok, where was I. Oh yes, manners debut on FOX 59...silverware etiquette

You approach a beautifully orchestrated table with glasses, silverware and china.... where do you start, there are so many pieces. Here are a few rules for keeping you proper on silverware during a meal.

Always work from the outside in.
Once you pick up silverware it should never touch the table again (no resting half on the plate, half off the plate).
While eating, if you are resting to drink or talk the silverware should be in an X position on your plate.... 4 and 7 o'clock.
When you are finished with your meal, the silverware should be at 4 o'clock with tines down.
Never take the food off your silverware with your teeth, use your lips.
Always face the blade of your knife towards you, especially when setting the table.
Never swing your silverware around when you are talking.
Always cut one bite at a time (unless you are under 4 of course and mom can do it for you).
Always ladle away from yourself when you are eating soup.
Holding your silverware: Using your left hand lay your fork on index finger and then turn over. Use knife in right hand with index finger on top as well. Keep elbows and arms close to your body.