The Cutlery Cheat Sheet

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By Ravisha Poddar

From teaspoons to steak knives, every piece of cutlery has a purpose.  Here's a simple guide to the most common pieces of cutlery you'll find on a dining table.

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Teaspoon

Small but versatile, a teaspoon is used for stirring tea or coffee and enjoying desserts, yoghurt and other light dishes.

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Tablespoon

Larger than a teaspoon, a tablespoon is ideal for serving food and eating dishes like cereal, porridge and soups.

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Dessert Spoon

Designed for sweet treats, a dessert spoon sits between a teaspoon and tablespoon in size and is perfect for puddings and custards.

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Dinner Fork

The all-purpose fork for main courses. Its sturdy tines help pick up everything from vegetables and pasta to meat.

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Salad Fork

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Slightly smaller than a dinner fork, the salad fork is designed for leafy greens, fruit salads and appetisers.

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Butter Knife

With a blunt edge, the butter knife is made for spreading butter, jam, cheese spreads and soft condiments without tearing bread.

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Soup Spoon

Recognisable by its deep, rounded bowl, the soup spoon makes enjoying broths, soups and stews easier and less messy.

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Dessert Fork

Smaller than a dinner fork, this cutlery piece is made for cakes, pastries, tarts and other sweet delights.

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