What is the deal with forks?

epcotisbest

So I am fairly new here and keep seeing references to forks in photos. What is the deal and why are forks frowned upon?

NPHuskerFL

Ask @THEBuckeye  

epcotisbest

OK @THEBuckeye what is the deal with forks?

bcsnave

@epcotisbest well in Wisconsin you never use a fork on a brat...matter of fact...why puncture any meat product....I know that I never want to jab something pointed into my meat! Perhaps to learn about this you need to go to FORK-U

Ozzie_Isaac

Carolina Q

Epcot, it started here. Nice pic which happened to include a fork. THEBuckeye objected. 

Yeah, I know... We don't get it either. LOL

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1173427/pork-chop-with-fresh-raspberry-balsamic-vinegar-sauce-with-awesome-sides-pic-heavy/p1

berndcrisp

Your pics need to be 'Bon Appetite' cover photo worthy and forks are acceptable, though not recommended.
 Nothing can be eaten without it being pierced by something, teeth included. Get over it, A.K.A. "Let it go".
 Ah to heck with it, just use your fingers.

Legume

clean fork = ok

dirty fork = bad

I can't explain it, it just is.  Two camps on here, those that ignore the fork thing and those that will continue to highlight forks in pics.  Mostly it's just good natured ribbing for an innocent comment made 6 months or so ago.

theyolksonyou

Ribbing is long lived here. Carolina Q nailed it. That thread started it. 

Eggcelsior

theyolksonyou said:

Ribbing is long lived here. Carolina Q nailed it. That thread started it. 

For her pleasure!

GATraveller

  

epcotisbest

Lucky we didn't say anything about the dirty knife. - Monty Python

Carolina Q

theyolksonyou said:

Ribbing is long lived here. Carolina Q nailed it. That thread started it. 

Ha, I have that one bookmarked because I want to try the raspberry sauce Matt mentioned. Still haven't done it though... Unfortunately, it involves stirring and serving with a dirty spoon!

Legume

epcotisbest said:

Lucky we didn't say anything about the dirty knife. - Monty Python

Love THIS!!!

Ozzie_Isaac

tarheelmatt

I think this thread put me on the map somewhat... Was a great cook for sure and the aftermath was certainly epic.  

Thought about making an alternate account under "ThatDirtyFork", however I barely have enough time with my own username.  

THEBuckeye

AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

UrbanForestTurnings

Dirty big forks are ok

henapple

Eggcelsior said:

theyolksonyou said:

Ribbing is long lived here. Carolina Q nailed it. That thread started it. 

For her pleasure!

I'm selfish. ..turned it inside out 

epcotisbest

THEBuckeye said:

AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

???

THEBuckeye

So here's the deal. 

This Forum, without pictures,  would not be the same.  Folks post pictures of their cooks, ingredients, etc. etc. Most of them are great. And then, there are  the obligatory plating pics. Again, most of the plating pics are great. I've posted a few myself. 

 While I want to see your great looking plate I do not want to see your dirty fork on or around the plate - the fork with food remnants that has been in your bated-breath mouth   

I took a ribbing from several of you on the forum about my thoughts on your dirty forks. It was taken in good fun so I've continued the "NO FORKS!" when I see the photos with forks. "Clean" forks have gotten the NO FORKS! message too. I don't discriminate between "clean" and "dirty" forks. 

So, when I happen upon a plating pic with a fork I am compelled to remind my fellow Eggers, NO FORKS! 

Rise up and join the Cause: NO FORKS! 

epcotisbest

That is funny. Thank you for the reply @THEBuckeye

NPHuskerFL

@THEBuckeye it is sorta humorous. FWIW I prefer no forks in my pics it disturbs my Feng Shui plating.   So, fear not mine are fork free  Slicing or other knives are common in my prep pics though.

epcotisbest

NPHuskerFL said:

@THEBuckeye it is sorta humorous. FWIW I prefer no forks in my pics it disturbs my Feng Shui plating.   So, fear not mine are fork free  Slicing or other knives are common in my prep pics though.

Never had Feng Shui - is that cooked in wok?

minniemoh

I follow the forum religiously and I must have missed where the "NO FORKS" campaign began. Thanks all for clearing this up! I find it quite humorous by the way. 

Legume

@THEBuckeye has been a tremendously good sport about this.

SmokeyPitt

Okay...so how does everyone feel about food with a bite taken from it?  I am guilty of this one.  Sometimes I forget to take the pic before the first bite. 

Ozzie_Isaac

SmokeyPitt said:

Okay...so how does everyone feel about food with a bite taken from it?  I am guilty of this one.  Sometimes I forget to take the pic before the first bite. 

Cut is fine.  Bite is no bueno.

THEBuckeye

@SmokeyPitt It's not too late to change your ways! Join The Cause. 

SmokeyPitt

Ozzie_Isaac said:

SmokeyPitt said:

Okay...so how does everyone feel about food with a bite taken from it?  I am guilty of this one.  Sometimes I forget to take the pic before the first bite. 

Cut is fine.  Bite is no bueno.

I cut it with my teeth. 

johnkitchens

SmokeyPitt said:

Okay...so how does everyone feel about food with a bite taken from it?  I am guilty of this one.  Sometimes I forget to take the pic before the first bite. 

Are you some kind of savage? 

Just kidding. Do what you want to.