Easter lunch etiquette – The Arredare Moderno Guide
All the guidelines of Easter lunch etiquette. Ideas and tips for a table and menu that will impress your guests.
Easter Lunch Etiquette
Easter is now near and with it come ancient traditions capable of warming the spirits of those who live joyfully on this occasion. As with every festivity, however, this one also has its own rules of etiquette to observe.
Indeed, it is always nice to surprise relatives and friends with an Easter lunch that has been prepared down to the smallest detail. Of course, elegance, fantasy and a touch of colour that brings joy should not be missing.
Setting the table: how to do it?
Certainly, the Easter symbols are the protagonists of the table set to celebrate the occasion. For this reason, it is essential to know that it is possible to respect all the rules of etiquette even by adding a few creative touches.
To set the table properly, it is best to place the plate in the centre, placing the fork on the left and the knife on the right. To the right of the latter, then, place the soup spoon.
On the contrary, the cutlery used for eating the dessert should be placed beyond the upper edge of the plate.
Decorate with style
To decorate the table, making it less formal, it can be a good idea to tie the napkin with a pastel-coloured ribbon. To give an even more original touch, then, it is possible to insert, before completing the bow, a flower, a twig or a nice Easter-themed placeholder.
Finally, to avoid creating unpleasant contrasts on the table, it is preferable to choose a single colour shade to be inserted by means of different elements. A ribbon, a plate and a bouquet of flowers will give the table an elegant and original look.
Colours and ideas
Among the perfect colours to make the table convey the Easter atmosphere are pastel and spring colours. Lilac, pink, turquoise and yellow, in fact, are the ideal shades for themed decorations.
An original idea, then, can be to place coloured eggs on the table. In addition to being an element capable of surprising guests, in fact, these are a true symbol of prosperity and rebirth and a special gift for young and old alike.
Finally, a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers can create a joyful atmosphere, giving the setting an elegant simplicity.
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Creating the perfect Easter lunch menu within the guidelines of etiquette can be difficult. In reality, there is only one rule here: seasonality.
In fact, it is good to create tasty dishes with seasonal fruit and vegetables. Asparagus, spinach and artichokes can be the great protagonists of every course, for an Easter with spring flavours.
The great tradition, then, is to serve rabbit and lamb dishes on the occasion of this festivity. Be careful, however, not to offend the sensibilities of your guests.
Respecting every line of thought, taste and need, in fact, is fundamental when it comes to good manners.
The Easter cake
Last but not least among the courses is the dessert. This, too, can be presented with Easter-themed decorations. Painted eggs and a thin veil of tulle will make dessert a pleasant and original moment.
A sweet treat when it comes to Easter, then, are chocolate eggs. These, in fact, can be served on the table inside small bowls or coffee cups, perhaps decorated with a flowering cherry twig and a coloured bow, able to fit harmoniously into the table setting.
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