Appetizers are usually served before the main course to stimulate appetite. They can be served at occasions where meals are not the primary focus, such as weddings or afternoon/evening parties. Historically, appetizers originated as buffets in ancient Athens and later alcoholic beverages called aperitifs served before meals in Rome. Proper preparation involves having all ingredients and tools measured and ready before cooking, known as mise en place.
Appetizers are usually served before the main course to stimulate appetite. They can be served at occasions where meals are not the primary focus, such as weddings or afternoon/evening parties. Historically, appetizers originated as buffets in ancient Athens and later alcoholic beverages called aperitifs served before meals in Rome. Proper preparation involves having all ingredients and tools measured and ready before cooking, known as mise en place.
Appetizers are usually served before the main course to stimulate appetite. They can be served at occasions where meals are not the primary focus, such as weddings or afternoon/evening parties. Historically, appetizers originated as buffets in ancient Athens and later alcoholic beverages called aperitifs served before meals in Rome. Proper preparation involves having all ingredients and tools measured and ready before cooking, known as mise en place.
Appetizers are usually served before the main course to stimulate appetite. They can be served at occasions where meals are not the primary focus, such as weddings or afternoon/evening parties. Historically, appetizers originated as buffets in ancient Athens and later alcoholic beverages called aperitifs served before meals in Rome. Proper preparation involves having all ingredients and tools measured and ready before cooking, known as mise en place.
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WHEN DO WE SERVE AN APPETIZER?
1. It is usually served before the main
course. 2. It can be served on occasions where eating takes time like wedding party. 3. It may also be served in parties taken after a regular meal time. 4. In a mid-afternoon party wherein the host does not have any intention of serving dinner after a party. 5. During an evening party after dinner, it can served later in the form of snacks. History of Appetizer Appetizer were originally introduced by the Athenians as a buffet in the early third century. Aperitifs came about by the Roman and were classified as a liquid appetizer that typically contained alcohol. Aperitif is an alcoholic drink that people drink before eating a meal. The purpose of Aperitif were also meant to help with the imminent digestion process. These drinks would be shared from a single glass and passed around the table to all members of the eating party. Appetizer is being used in America and England in the 1860s, is more of a local flavor that “hors d’oeuvres”. For a time appetizer are served between the main course and dessert as a refresher. On the other hand it is said that appetizers are the dishes that can truly be considered Filipino because we are best known for using our hands to eat a small finger foods that come with the first course. Perform Mise en Place Mise en Place is a French term which means “set in place” that is you have everything ready to cook and in its place. You should be able to identify and prepare all the needed tools and equipment as well as all the ingredients to make the preparation and cooking easily. Other Tools and Equipment used in Preparing Appetizer 1. Measuring spoon are used for measuring dry and liquid ingredients in a small quantity. 2. Measuring cups are used to measure dry ingredients. They come in various sizes and volumes. 3. Glass measuring cup is usually transparent. It is smooth in the inside with the graduation mark on the outside to read. 4. Mixing bowls containers with smooth, rounded interior surfaces with no creases to retain some mixture. 5. Mixing spoon is used for mixing ingredients. It is made of wood in different sizes and different length of the handle. 6. Paring knife is used to remove the skin covering of fruit and vegetables. 7. Fork is used to combine ingredients. 8. Contauner of different sizes and shapes. 9. Cooking range/stove. 10. Refrigerator 11. Strainer/Colander. THE END