Proper table setting will help turn a regular breakfast into a real little celebration. In order for your morning meal to look stylish and appetizing, you will need to familiarize yourself with the basic rules of table setting for breakfast.
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Basic rules for table setting for breakfast
First of all, the table should be covered with a clean and ironed tablecloth. An alternative may be the so-called runner. This is a thin strip of fabric that is central to the table. On rectangular and square tables, such a fabric napkin looks especially impressive. It is also mandatory to use linen or cotton napkins. And it can be folded with a roll, a triangle, in half or four times. Any of the options is acceptable. For napkins, special decorative rings can be used.
A large, flat plate for hot should be used as the center position of the serving. It can also fulfill the role of co-pusher if porridge is served for breakfast. After preparing the plate, you can proceed to the unfolding of cutlery. Put a knife to the right of the plate. It is necessary that he lay with the blade to the plate. To the right of the knife, place a tablespoon, and the tea one to the right. By the way, you need to put the spoons with the convex side down. If there is a need for a fork, then it is better to put it to the left of the plate. Put a napkin to the left of the fork. To the right of the knives you can place a plate with a cigarette set if a smoker is present at the meal.
Place the coffee cup with saucer and spoon diagonally from the main plate. To the left and a little higher from the main plate there should be a place for a special plate. It will be needed for sandwiches or bread with confiture. Put a small knife on this plate.
Sugar must be served in a special sugar bowl. To the piece you need tweezers. And butter is recommended to be served in a ceramic or porcelain oiler, cheese - on a board with a knife. If there is jam or jam on the table, prepare rosettes with spoons for it. Cut the lemon into small slices and place on a saucer with a special fork.