Christmas in the time of covid, between solidarity and new bon ton

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Ordering part of the Christmas lunch at restaurants, the idea of New Food Gluten Free.
And at the table, Barbara Molinario's advice on the new bon ton.

It's true, this Christmas will be different, but we can decide to make it special and more supportive in its own way, reaching out to those in difficulty, like the world of catering.

To launch the idea is New Food Gluten Free, a leading Roman gluten free company with certified laboratories, which, in view of holiday lunches and dinners, proposes to cook some dishes at home, perhaps trying your hand at some of the typical desserts, ordering the rest| ||123 presso ristoranti o rosticcerie.

This will not only allow you to support a category of workers who is experiencing a period of profound difficulties, but also of lightening work and stress di chi si metterà ai fornelli. 

The suggestion is to choose a menu that is suitable for all diners , taking into account any intolerances, allergies and, above all, diseases such as celiac disease.

“Who is celiac when is at the table, he must always ask for confirmation that he can eat a certain thing. – They explain Stefano Paciaroni and Lorenzo Meloni| ||149, fondatori di New Food Gluten Free – Christmas, however, is about sharing, light-heartedness and joy, which is why, if even just one diner has celiac disease, we all put gluten-free foods on the table , which doesn't mean without or with less taste, but simply accessible to everyone and just as good! Gluten-free egg pasta can become the true queen or a good risotto, a regal tortellini in broth, or even a vegan lasagna. Linguine with chestnut ragout, fig and burrata risotto, pasta with pistachio pesto. And again pumpkin and taleggio risotto decorated with coffee powder. These are our proposals” conclude. 

Christmas and etiquette in the time of covid19

The recommendations talk about avoiding kisses and hugs, limitare the number of diners at the table and the suggestion to spend it only with people cohabiting.

“The intimacy of the celebrations, however, must not make us forget good manners, which this year are enriched with further precautions” explains Barbara Molinario, director of Fashion News Magazine and expert on bon ton and trends.

Here, then, is the Christmas etiquette manual in the time of the coronavirus.

1. Clothing: no to tracksuits and pajamas! Even if you don't have guests, wear something elegant or some fun Christmas sweaters.
2. Coats: if, however, you have guests (please, reduce the number to a minimum, and only if they are people you see regularly) avoid making them leave their coats directly on the bed. Better to put a protective sheet, which you will wash immediately afterwards, or, even better, get laundry bags and give one to each guest.
3. Air out the rooms: this operation should be repeated every hour, but we know that in winter, especially in the evening hours, it is not very feasible. Furthermore, it would be rude to welcome guests into a cold and uncomfortable environment. However, have the air changed abundantly before their arrival (taking care to turn up the heating and restore an optimal climate before their arrival) and immediately after.
4. Lavette: it is always good practice to provide guests with a clean towel just for them. This year it is better to opt for washcloths, one for each guest, placed in a delightful wicker basket placed near the sink.
5. Sanitize your hands: accompany guests to the bathroom at their arrival, so that they can immediately wash their hands, but also get some sanitizing hand wipes, which you will make available to each diner.
6. No to buffet: sharing plates and cutlery is prohibited. The hostess or host will serve all the guests, obviously after having sanitized their hands.
7. No to toasts: although it is one of the moments of greatest celebration, this year we will have to give up. Let's just raise the glass and exchange words of mutual good wishes.
8. Distancing even at the table: it can be unpleasant to have to constantly ask your guests to remain distant, so make sure that they cannot do otherwise! Strategic centerpieces, "bulky" Christmas coverings for the chairs and let your imagination run wild!
9. Drinks and condiments: let's avoid passing bottles and condiments at the table as much as possible. The ideal would be for the master or lady of the house to take care of filling the glasses and adding any condiments, but, to prevent dinner from turning into a chore for her, put double bottles of water and wine, one at one end of the table and one at the opposite end. For condiments, however, take small glass vials and put oil and vinegar in them, then give a couple to each diner.
10. No to smartphones: this is a rule universal, it doesn't just apply to Christmas. Never with your phone on the table! Unless it's a real emergency, you don't answer calls or messages at the table, nor do you surf social media!