Are These Finger Foods?

With our world seemingly shrinking due to our travels to other countries, and even the influx of unfamiliar (to us) foods, we may be in a quandary of how to eat certain foods. Even our familiar food items are a challenge at times.

Simple questions such as, “In a nice restaurant, do I eat a sandwich with my hands or knife and fork?” There are two answers to this question, so of course we could be confused.

Let’s make it easy, the bottom line is that there are common finger foods, such as the sandwich. But, if you can use utensils, it is preferential. We want to keep our hands as clean as possible.

Barbeque?? Well, that’s where we look the other way and hope for hand wipes on the table.

Common Finger Foods

Artichoke
Asparagus
Bacon, if it is crisp
Sandwiches
Cookies
Small fruits or berries with stems
French fries and potato chips
Hamburgers and hot dogs
Corn on the cob
Caviar Pickles
Olives
Taco

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