Prep, serving and eating forks. © CooksInfo / 2019
Forks are used for every stage of food consumption. From growing the food, to food preparation, to serving, and finally to eating.
Their use is ubiquitous now, and we take them for granted.
Not all cultures use them for all stages, however, and their use at the table in the West is a relatively recent historical development.
Types of forks
Blending Forks
A Blending Fork is a fork with over-sized space between its tines and a thick, sturdy handle.
It can be used to cut and blend fat into flour, mix dry or wet ingredients, for serving meat, for fluffing rice, etc.
It may have the standard four tines...
Ice Cream Forks
Ice Cream Forks have a flattened bowl remiscent of a spoon, but with tines cut into the tip of the spoon. With the handle, they will be about 5 to 6 inches (12 1/2 to 15 cm) long.
They are for eating with, not serving.
They make it easier to eat...
