Mix or eat all of one item on a plate?

Dear Polite One,

What order to we eat the meal choices on our plate? My husband was taught by his mother, and now wishes to teach our children, to eat a little of each choice per bite.

For example, he was taught to eat a bit of meat, potato, and veggie on the fork. I prefer to eat just one item at a time. Eating all the veggies first makes sense to me because they get cold faster. Plus, one can taste each selection better if not mixing the food together.

What is your call?

Debating food

Dear Debating Food,

There is no rule covering the order in which a person eats meal choices. In fact, a person can eat all of one food before choosing another or choosing a bit of everything. The biggest mistake would be to take too large a bite. If a person takes a bit of each serving onto his fork, the portion could be too large. So, if he could take a small bite that includes all servings, he is fine.

There is no 'rule' about combining everything on your plate.

Sincerely,

The Polite One

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