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Do You Use Good China For Thanksgiving Dinner?
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Do You Use Good China For Thanksgiving Dinner?
Yes, of course!
No, Thanksgiving isn't formal for my family.
Do or Don't: Putting Your Napkin on the Plate?
Yesterday DearSugar and I got into a debate about what you should do with your napkin when finished eating a meal. She said it was tacky and rude to put your napkin on the plate, but I told her I've done it before. What do you think?
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Hell's Kitchen Recap 5.1: 16 Chefs Compete
We recently introduced you to the contestants on the new season of Hell's Kitchen, and many of you said you were excited to watch the season premiere. After watching the first episode last night, it's safe to say that this season, there'll be lots more of Gordon Ramsay in store. To hear my first impressions and discuss the episode (warning: spoilers ahead), read more
All The News That's Fit To Eat - November 7, 2007
- Forget fancy formal dining, the latest trend is casual yet creative dining including more lounges and signature dishes on bar menus. — San Francisco Chronicle
- A breeder in Kansas is on a mission to save rare heritage turkeys from extinction. — New York Times
- Stressed out over holiday cooking duties?
Come Party With Me: Christmas Dinner — The Look
If you have a formal dining room, eat Christmas dinner there. If you don't, set up a table beside the glowing Christmas tree. Next, focus your attention on creating a beautiful table setting.
Off to Market: Place Card Holders
Thanksgiving is the one time of year where I use place cards to delegate where guests sit around the dining table. So much preparation goes into the food that the table should require equal attention. Place cards, even if just for your close family, add formality to the meal and make it feel like a super special dinner.
Come Party With Me: Wedding - The Look
So I know I already said that the food and drinks at a wedding are extremely important but the look (like invite) is what sets the entire mood and atmosphere of the event. How can you have magic or love in the air without a beautiful look? Bright colors are an excellent way to add an element of surprise as guests typically expect pastels and when paired with plain white linens the colors can really pop.Are Tablecloths Too Old Fashioned?
Reader serendipity75 wrote me an email asking a very interesting question: are tablecloths too old fashioned? Now judging by my love for placemats, you all know where I am going to stand on this one... of course tablecloths are not too old fashioned!
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