And Now, I Bring You: The Importance of Nice Flatware - signed The Anti-Chef

This perfect fork is part of the Vicenza line I invested in from Guy Degrenne Paris. It looks like a harp and is perfectly balanced.

I love my table knife, but I
I am disappointed with the logo
showing.

Baby, I may not know how to cook food, but I sure know and recognise the beauty of a properly designed fork. 

This brings me to share with you my passion for nice flatware. I was introduced to flatware or 'cutlery' at a very early age - my Mother, not wanting to let me near the kitchen, designated the setting of the table as my job. I loved our Christmas' and Thanksgivings, that's when she brings out all the big guns. The gorgeous crystal - 4 glasses per table set (Champagne, white wine, red wine, water), individual silver salt and pepper shakers, porcelain serviette holders and silver swan knife rests to name a few of her treasures. 

These days, as we approach our thirties, many of my girlfriends are also getting ready for the big day - and many will be adding flatware to their wedding registries - but I say, don't wait until a man proposes to buy yourself a nice knife and fork. It's something you put in your mouth for Pete's sake - it should at least be how you like it. I would go further with that thought, but this is a G-rated blog. (wink).

Moving on. Flatware is also referred to as 'utensils' - but being a musicienne, I like to refer to them as 'Instruments'... So, the question is, "Would you buy a piano from Ikea?" No. Well your fork shouldn't come from there either. Invest in nice flatware, and you'll stick with it for at least 10 years. 

When making your selection - think about the woman.. the woman has dainty, small hands, the woman has a small mouth (generally) so no use in buying aggressive looking forks and big round spoons that hurt or overstretch the insides of your cheeks. And don't just look at the pieces, hold them, see how how they catch the light, and feel the weight and smoothness of the tool in your hand. 

Because at the end of the day - a lady will give the same attention to your flatware as she does to your overcooked chicken.

'Pure and slender' , my gourmet knife steak shows its personality through its tensed and round lines.' Seriously. It does. 

The man - will likely not even notice the fork or knife and will just dive into the food. 

Two years ago, I invested in this Guy Degrenne flatware featured here - they don't call it 'art de la table' for nothing. Another favourite is Christofle - but their 'Instruments' tend to be on the bulky side. 

While I'm at it, I also suggest a mirror finish - it looks very elegant under candlelight. 

When testing violin bows, I look for something strong, balanced, durable, straight and not too light nor too heavy in my hand. I apply the same rules when investing in flatware.