Cutlery the term "tableware" has come into use to avoid the implication that they are made of silver. The major items of cutlery in Western culture are the knife, fork and spoon. In recent times, hybrid versions of cutlery have been made combining the functionality of different eating implements, including the spork (spoon / fork), spife (spoon / knife), and knork (knife / fork) or the sporf which combines all three. The word cutler derives from the Middle English word 'cuteler' and this in turn derives from Old French 'coutelier' which comes from 'coutel'; meaning knife (modern French: couteau). The word's
Erica Messer Erica Messer Erica Messer is an American television writer, producer, and story editor. She has written episodes of television series such as "Alias", "The O.C.", "Charmed", and "Criminal Minds". She has also co-produced two television shows: "Charmed" and "Criminal Minds", as well as acting as a story editor on "Alias" and executive story editor on "The O.C." Messer began her career with the television series "Alias" in 2001 as a screenwriter. In 2002, she was promoted to story editor on "Alias". Messer, then in 2003–04, wrote several episodes for "The O.C." and serving as executive story editor. She wrote one