Finger bowl

Finger bowl before dessert

A finger bowl is a bowl of water, usually with lemon or flower petals, which is used for rinsing one's fingers in between courses in a multiple course meal. It is typically served before the dessert course, on a doily on top of the dessert plate.

References

• Witchel, Alex (February 22, 2006) "Ripples in a Finger Bowl", New York Times

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