Saturday, 3 January 2015

TABLE CLOTH LAYING






  • tablecloth is a cloth used to cover a table. Some are mainly ornamental coverings, which may also help protect the table from scratches and stains. Other tablecloths are designed to be spread on a dining table before laying out tableware and food

  • OPEN TABLE PROCEDURE 
  1. TAKE THE TABLE 
  2. PUT THE TABLE AT THE RIGHT PLACE 
  3. OPEN THE LEGS TABLE SLOWLY
  4. MAKE SURE MOVE THE TABLE AT THE RIGHT PLACE 







  • FOLD THE TABLECLOTH PROCEDURE 
  1. FIRSTLY , FOLD THE TABLECLOTH IT TO 2 , MAKE SURE THE OUTER LAYER AT OUTSIDE
  2. THEN, FOLD IT AGAIN BUT AT THE OTHER SIDE . THE OUTSIDE LAYER MUST BE INSIDE .
  3. PLACE IT ON THE TABLE NEATLY 
  4. FOLD BOTH SIDE TO THE CENTER AND GIVE SOME SPACE AT THE CENTER 
  5. LASTLY FOLD BOTH SIDE INTO A CENTER BACK 

  • LAYING THE TABLECLOTH PROCEDURE 
  1. PUT FOLDING TABLECLOTH EARLY THAT WE MAKE AT THE  CENTER TABLE 
  2. THEN , OPEN THE TABLECLOTH CAREFULLY AND NEATLY 
  3. TAKE THE TOP FLAP BETWEEN THE THUMB AND THE END THE FIRST FINGER WITH THE THUMB UPPER MOST AND THE CENTER FOLD BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FINGER 
  4. LEAN ACROSS THE TABLE  AND RELEASE THE BOTTOM LAYER TO HANG OVER THE FAR EDGE OF THE TABLE 








  • CHANGING TABLE PROCEDURE 
  1. REMOVE ALL THE KUTLERIES , FLATWARE , GLASSWARE 
  2. DO THE CRUMBING DOWN 
  3. OPEN THE CLEAN TABLECLOTH BY HOLDING IT ACCORDING TO THE METHOD OF LAYING TABLECLOTH
  4. AT THE SAME TIME PULL OUT THE SOILED CLOTH UNDERNEATH THE CLEAN ONE TO THE END . THE EDGE OF THE NEW TABLECLOTH SHOULD REPLACE THE POSITION OF THE SOILED TABLECLOTH
  5. FOLD THE SOILED TABLECLOTH AND REMOVE IT

Friday, 2 January 2015

FOLDING NAPKIN



WHAT IS NAPKIN ?

  • napkinserviette or face towel is a rectangle of cloth used at the table for wiping the mouth and fingers while eating. It is usually small and folded, sometimes in intricate designs and shapes.


  • FOLDING A NAPKIN INTO A LOVERS KNOT 
  1. Fold the napkin in half
  2. Fold it again in half again.
  3. Continue to the fold it in half twice more.
  4. Approx one third from the right, fold down the edge of the napkin so that the folded edge is vertical
  5. Fold the left half of the strip down from the same point of the top edge, folding it back
  6. Fold the longer end of the strip back a second time, swing it in front of the right side







  • FOLDING A NAPKIN INTO A ROSE 
  1. Iron the napkin flat
  2. Fold all the tips of the napkins into the center
  3. Turn the napkin over
  4. Fold the outer corners in so they meet at the center once again.
  5. Once all of the tips are folded you are left with a square about 1/4 the size of the unfolded napkin.
  6. While maintaining downward pressure in the center of the napkin, reach underneath each corner and pull out the flaps to create petals.
  7. Pull out the flaps on all four corners of the napkin
  8. Remove the center weight and your rose is finished.







  • FOLDING A NAPKIN INTO A CHRISTMAS TREE 
  1. Fold the napkin in half.
  2. Fold the upper left section toward the right.
  3. Fold the upper right toward the left. Tuck under any excess on the left. Now you've created the pointy top and sloping sides of the tree.
  4. Fold the lower half up to the pointy top.
  5. Then make another horizontal fold in that half, bringing the top edge of the napkin down to extend about 1½ inches beyond the first horizontal fold.
  6. Fold the bottom left toward the right to create half of the base, or trunk, of the tree.
  7. Fold the bottom right toward the left to complete the trunk.
  8. Turn the tree over.
  9. Top the napkin with a sprig from your "real" tree or other evergreen.
  10. Add a small ornament as a keepsake for your guest to take home.





  • FOLDING A NAPKIN INTO A PRINCESS
  1. Fold the napkin into half.
  2. Each one of the side,we fold it into three layer.
  3. Then take the fold into three again.
  4. Take each section into half.
  5. To make the fan,turn the square into triangle.Repeat it for each layer.Then open the fan.





  • FOLDING A NAPKIN INTO A CANDLE
  1. Put the napkin flat out on a table or counter-top. A couple fold-lines already in the napkin from storage should not effect the final result.
  2. Fold the napkin in half, diagonally. It is fastest to do this from bottom to top. If you are making more than just a few, this will be a factor.
  3. Fold the bottom upward TWICE one to two inches depending on the size of the napkin. This will form a stable base.
  4. Flip the napkin over and begin to roll from the left edge. The diameter of the resulting cylinder should be about 2 inches (5 cm).
  5. Continue the roll across the entire napkin.
  6. At the end there should be a short stub remaining.
  7. Lift it up and tuck it in to the base fold.
  8. Finally, stand up the candle. Take the front layer and fold down about one inch as shown. The result is a beautiful candle shaped folded napkin.







Friday, 12 December 2014

LETS SHARING IS CARING

ASSALAMAULAIKUM AND HELLO AGAIN !

Well everyone , it been so excited to share with you guys about the second task that need us to completed it



Task 2 : Describe the cutleries , chinaware , glassware , and crockery 












  • CUTLERY 






-ESCARGOT / SEAFOOD FORK : The purpose of a seafood fork is to spear seafood served in a compote or a shell, such as shrimp cocktail


 
-COCKTAIL FORK :used for spearing cocktail garnishes such as olives.





-SALAD FORK : To provide leverage when cutting thick veins of lettuce or broad vegetables served in salad





-DESSERT FORK :to provide leverage in cutting firm dessert, such as baklava





-DINNER FORK : It is used to eat the main course at all formal and informal meals





-FISH FORK : to be used while eating fish









- LOBSTER FORK : used to spear lobster served in a shell. Because the lobster shell is steadied in the hand and the lobster fork is held in the other hand, the utensil is used only in informal dining






-BREAD AND BUTTER KNIFE : It used for cut the butter and spread to the bread 



-DINNER KNIFE : a knife that used in eating the main course meal 




-FISH KNIFE : The fish knife features a wide blade with a dull edge and a tip made with a notched point used to separate the skeleton from the body and lift the bones onto a plate




-STEAK KNIFE : used to cut the steak meat to a bites 





DEMITASSE SPOON : known as a mocha spoon to stir coffee made with an equal amount of hot chocolate




-TEASPOON  : used only in informal dining to stir hot beverages, sip soup, and eat solid food, and it is the wise host who collects extras.




DESSERT / TABLESPOON : The shape of the bowl is oval and holds approximately two teaspoons of food, a size that affords a generous bite.




-SOUP SPOON : is made to eat soup, namely, soup made with particles of solid food, such as meat, vegetables, grains, and pasta.





  • CHINAWARE 






-A PLACE SETTING CHINESE MEAL 










     - CHOPSTICK : Carrying the food from the plate to the mouth 








    - CHINESE TEA CUP : Used to serve Chinese tea  





    - RICE BOWL : It were used to serve the rice 




    - TEA POT : used to serve hot water or used to steep tea



    - SOUP BOWL : used for serving soup




    - SMALL PLATE :  used to describe food which is served in small portions 




    - CASSEROL : also known as clay pot . The food will bubble and stay hot while you're eating.


    - OVAL PLATE : used for the main course . used for serve , meats , vegetables , fruits 


    - CHINESE SPOON : used for slurp the soup and also porridge



    - SAUCE DISH : used for serve any sauce such as soy sauce

    -CHOPSTICK STAND : Used to rest the chopstick 





    -VINEGAR POT : Used for vinegar sauce 




    • CROCKERY 


    - BUTTER DISHES : Butter Dish will hold one stick of butter or margarine, keeping butter fresh and reducing absorption of refrigerator odours.


    - JUGS  :  a type of container commonly used to hold liquid


    - SAUCE BOATS : Is a boat shaped pitcher in which sauce and gravy 





    -SUGAR BOWLS : A sugar bowl is a small bowl designed for holding sugar or sugar cubes, to be served with tea or coffee in the Western tradition, that is an integral part of a tea set.




    -EGGS CUP : An egg cup, sometimes called egg server, is a container used for serving boiled eggs within their shell




    -TEAPOTS : A teapot is a vessel used for steeping tea leaves or an herbal mix in boiling or near-boiling water, and for serving the resulting infusion which is called tea.



    - BOWLS :A bowl is a round, open-top container used in many cultures to serve food, and is also used for drinking and storing other items.




    - - PLATE :  A plate is a broad, concave, but mainly flat vessel on which food can be serve
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    -- MUG  :A mug is a sturdily built type of cup often used for drinking hot beverages, such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate


    -- TEA CUP : A teacup is a small cup, with or without a handle, generally a small one that may be grasped with the thumb and one or two fingers





    - GLASSWARE 




      -Wine, Champagne and Sherry Glasses





     -CHAMPAGNE GLASS : These glasses are usually fluted with a tall and narrow bowl for holding champagne. The small opening helps keep the carbonation inside of the glass longer, so that it keeps the drink from going flat. These glasses are great for holding mimosas and other cocktails as well as champagne.




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    Glass Goblets : Goblets have a shorter stem than wine glasses, but can still be used to hold wine or sherry. They can also be used to hold water or other beverages.



    -Sherry Glasses : Sherry glasses resemble red wine glasses, only they are a bit smaller and are made to hold fortified wines, like port, or wines with a strong aroma. Sherry has a distinct aroma that gets trapped in these special glasses. 


    -White Wine Glasses : White wine glasses have a smaller rim than the red. The stemmed glasses keep chilled wines cooler longer, as the person drinking the wine can hold the stem instead of holding the glass.


    -Red Wine Glasses : Red wine glasses are designed to have a larger rim so that the person drinking the wine can smell the aroma while sipping the wine. Stemless wine glasses can also be used for red wines, since the wine is served room temperature and will not quickly grow warm in the guests hand. 




    -  Liquor, Cocktail and Mixed Drink Service



    Hurricane Glasses : These glasses are shaped like the old-fashioned hurricane lamps, and are designed to hold fruity cocktails and other drink concoctions. 




    -Cosmopolitan Glasses : Ideal for holding cosmos or other mixed drinks, cosmopolitan glasses resemble a stemless cocktail glass.




    -Margarita Glasses : Margarita glasses are usually large with a bowl shape, and sometimes have a smaller bowl below the large bowl for a decorative touch. The glass is wide so that the rim can be coated in salt or sugar to accent the drink. 




    Martini and Cocktail Glasses : For serving martinis or any other cocktail, use a martini glass or cocktail glass. The triangular bowl shape holds martinis, cosmopolitans, manhattans, and other fun cocktails. They are also great for serving champagne. 



    Rocks Glasses : When a customer asks for a mixed drink served on the rocks, reach for a rocks glass. These small tumblers can also be used to serve mixed drinks and liqueur drinks.



    Highball Glasses : These tall glasses are perfect for holding larger cocktails and mixed drinks, like whiskey and soda, Long Island iced tea, a mojito or a Bloody Mary. They can also be used as an all-purpose beverage glass. 


    - OLD FASHIONED GLASS  : These glasses are also known as lowball glasses, and can work as rocks glasses. They are great for holding small mixed drinks like their namesake, the Old Fashioned, or any type of liquor served on the rocks. 



    - COLLINS GLASS  : These glasses are designed to hold a Tom Collins mixed drink, but can be used to hold any number of mixed drinks. They resemble highball glasses, but highball glasses are usually shorter and wider.




    Shot, Shooter and Whiskey Glasses : For measuring or serving shots, use a shot, shooter or whiskey glass. These glasses can be used to hold single liquors or liquor concoctions. Shooter glasses are usually taller than shot glasses, while whiskey glasses are wide enough to fit ice. The bottoms of the glasses are extra thick





    Brandy Snifters : These glasses have a shorter stem than wine glasses and are designed to hold brandy, a spirit that is made from distilled wine and often served after dinner. The glasses are capable of holding much more liquid than should be poured. Fill the glass about a third of the way up so that the brandy can breathe in the glass. 



    Coffee Glasses : These glass mugs can be used to hold any type of warm or iced beverage, such as coffee, tea or cider. In a bar setting, they are often used to serve Irish coffee, because the glass mug keeps the beverage warm while adding a decorative touch to the drink.




    Cordial Glasses : A cordial glass can be used to serve any kind of sweet liqueurs. They can also function as an elegant glass for serving beer samples.




     -  Beer Service  


    -Beer Mugs and Steins : These heavy thick mugs are designed to hold beer without breakage. They have sturdy handles for easier lifting. Beer steins are a special kind of beer mug that originated in German. A beer stein is much like a beer mug, but includes a thumb rest or a lid. 



    Beer Glasses : Some glasses are specifically designed to hold pints of beer or pilsner and lager beers. Pilsner glasses are flared with the top being wider than the bottom. Pint glasses are perfect for holding water, soda or beers and ciders from the tap


     - Beverage Glassware




    Beverage Glasses : These all-purpose glasses can be used to hold any beverage you wish. They come in various sizes, shapes and capacities to fit your dining room needs.



    Water Glasses : Water glasses hold anywhere from 5 to 14 ounces of water.



    Iced Tea Glasses : Some iced tea glasses resemble regular beverage glasses, while some have stems and resemble wine glass or a goblet. These glasses can be used for iced tea, as well as water or any other beverage


    Juice Glasses :  Small juice glasses are great for serving juice at breakfast and brunch. They are smaller than most beverage glasses.