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Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

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As a child, each day looked a little different for my family. As No. 5 of seven children, schedules were filled, and days were full. But despite how full days and weeks might be, my parents always ...

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Throwing a proper dinner party can be harrowing work. From designing a perfect menu (roast chicken or steak tacos?) to inviting the right mix (and number) of guests, there are countless details to ...

So, you're aiming to set an elegant table, eh? And no wonder — apart from the meal itself, the table upon which it sits the most important part of a dining experience. In other words, the way that you ...

Food is the star of all dinner parties, so meal planning is usually foremost in the minds of hosts. In addition to selecting perfect yet underrated finger foods for your next dinner party, you should ...

Don’t panic if the table is a little on the smaller side. Garten once called a too-large table a “party killer.” In her Barefoot Contessa cookbook, Back to Basics, she shared specifics. “For small ...