Place the Bowl of Olives in a Single Pit
Placing a mold next to a bowl of discarded olives has long been a “go”, but an empty mold needs an explanation. Instead of telling everyone at the table or the (very small) gathering (your immediate family) that the small bowl is for “olive pits,” just eat the olive and place the pit in an empty pit container, which means using it without the need for words. …
This little maneuver not only clarifies what the perfect shape of the mold is for, but also, so to speak, breaks the ice on the olives. Nobody should do the awkward “Oh … this is … for the pits?” It’s so clean! I didn’t want to… oh, okay, ”- songs and dances, and no one should feel weird about being the first to put something in their mouth into a clean bowl.
This strategy will probably be more useful when we can again throw loud parties with a lot of guests – so put it off if necessary – but it can work with your family, children (who are part of your family, I hear), neighbors. around the room, your significant other, or anyone else with whom you can share a cheese plate, a platter, or a bowl of olives.
Also, feel free to step away from the olives. This same strategy can be used with cherry pits, pistachio shells, and anything else that creates a bunch of organic waste when eaten. You can even use one bowl for all your sinks and pits; just make sure to place one at a time in the trash can before putting it out. We don’t want anyone to get confused.