Posted by Owen Roberts on November 04, 2010 at 01:46:24 user OwenRoberts.
In Reply to: Re: Which way round posted by Andy on November 04, 2010 at 01:36:03:
I think AR was following the tradition in some parts of the Arab world - where sweetmeats were always eaten first.
This fills the stomach quickly if you are hungry and also protects the emamel on your teeth as the sugars are removed by later food.
Although in the UK for a proper meal, fruit and cheese should follow the sweet course.