Hold Small Food Individual Poured Eslpod Meal Include

There are many kinds of "tableware" (ceramic or plastic objects placed on a table during a meal) that were not mentioned in today's episode. For example, "well-set tables" (dining tables that are beautiful to look at and include many pieces) include "serving bowls" (large bowls that hold food until it is moved to individual plates) and "serving platters" (large, flat plates, often in an oval shape, that hold food until it is moved to individual plates) that are usually placed in the center of the table.

"Pitchers" are another type of tableware. They are large containers with a handle and an open top, used for holding drinks that are poured into individual glasses. A "gravy bowl" is like a very small pitcher, used to hold "gravy" (a thick liquid made from the liquids remaining after cooking meat, often poured over meat or mashed potatoes) or other "sauces" (liquids poured over foods to give them more flavor).

After the meal, the dishes are taken away and the "host" or "hostess" (the person who is responsible for organizing the meal) might bring out with a "tea tray" (a large, flat surface with two handles, used to carry many objects). The tea tray might have a small "teapot" or "coffee pot" and many "teacups" and "saucers" (small plates put underneath small cups with handles, used for hot drinks). There might also be a "sugar bowl" (a small bowl with a lid, used to hold sugar or sugar cubes) and a "creamer" (a small pitcher with an open top, used to hold milk or cream).