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  • How to Consume an Artichoke

    The artichoke has a lot of health benefits as it is rich in fibre, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and other trace elements that are important for a balanced diet. An artichoke can look...

  • How to Eat Bad Food

    Have you ever been on a hot date at some exotic restaurant that made you gag? Ever been invited over to the in-laws' to find the table covered in things you wouldn't feed your dog? We are often...

  • How to Demonstrate Table Manners

    Table etiquette is elusive. With all its dos and don'ts, it's hard to memorize all the faux pas. Most people know the bare essentials: don't talk with your mouth full, keep your elbows off the...

  • Proper Flatware Set Up

    Flatware or silverware are the utensils used to butter your bread, serve the meal and lift the food from your plate to your mouth. In other words flatware consists of forks, knives, spoons and...

  • How to Set a Table Informal American Style

    Extensive volumes have been written on formal place settings, but that's not what these instructions are for. These instructions explain how to set the table in a layout commonly used for family...

  • How to Determine the Right Table Size for a Dining Room

    The dining room table is a place where family and friends convene to eat, talk and entertain. In the Middle Ages, the size and positioning of the tables were used to denote social class among...

  • How to Make Catfish Dough Bait

    Fisherman like to tell stories about those monstrous catfish they've battled and reeled in over the years, and while many of those stories may seem unbelievable, the fishermen who tell them often...

  • Where Did the Custom of Touching Glasses Before Drinking Come From?

    The custom of touching glasses before drinking has become a part of the ritual toasting at group gatherings. This simple gesture actually serves many purposes that are meant to enhance both the...

  • How to Place Utensils When Finished Eating

    The rules of formal table etiquette can seem complicated and overwhelming. Bear in mind that the subtle rules of dining are not just an exercise in frustration. Etiquette rules that specify the...

  • How to Clean Scorched Nonstick Pans

    Nonstick cooking pans revolutionized the kitchen by providing a way to cook without having food stick to the surface. While they are easy to use and easy to clean up most of the time, when...

  • How to Use Dining Forks & Knives

    Although it might be fun to eat like a pirate, stabbing your food on the end of a knife all willy-nilly, this sort of dining habit would be frowned upon by most society. When alone, most people...

  • How to Properly Place Your Eating Utensils

    If you are planning a fancy dinner party, silverware placement is very important in detailing a eloquent dinner. There are a ton of rules of etiquette; however, silverware placement has a...

  • How to Arrange a Kitchen Counter

    Because of constant use, a kitchen counter can easily become messy and chaotic. A cluttered counter will discourage you from cooking and fully enjoying your kitchen. If you have this issue, set...

  • How to Mind Your Manners When Eating Out

    It seems that nowadays, people are not as mindful of their manners as they used to be. It is important to have manners because it conveys to other people that you respect yourself and the people...

  • How to Shoot Softdrinks Like a Giant Airbrush

    In this article, I will show you a cool trick to shoot soda across the room like a giant airbrush.

  • What Do You Do With Your Napkin When You Leave the Table?

    Proper etiquette and manners are important when having dinner at a restaurant or as a guest in someone's home. Knowing what to do with your napkin during the meal will help you avoid an awkward...

  • Simple & Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Dining Room Table

    Sometimes, simple decorations are best when it comes to a dining room table. You can go traditional with the table, such as with a formal place setting, or you can decorate it with napkins,...

  • How to treat Burps

    How to Treat Burps. We've all done it, one moment your sitting there enjoying a meal then you burp. You look around and see your mothers hand coming for revenge. So how to stop this and still...

  • Stemware Etiquette

    Given the range of choices available in stemware, selecting the proper pieces to set at a table can be daunting for a host. With a little study, both stemware selection and table placement are...

  • Cheese Knife Etiquette

    From the formal to the whimsical, cheese knives and cutting boards are always useful serving tools. Usually much smaller than a full-sized bread or cutting knife, the etiquette surrounding these...

  • Silver Plate vs. Sterling Silver

    Sterling silver objects contain silver and another metal, which helps the object retain its shape, since pure silver is soft and easily shaped. Silver-plated items, compared to sterling objects...

  • Table Etiquette for Leaving a Napkin on the Table

    Demonstrating good manners can make a big difference in business and social settings. Dining is one area in which the rules can be confusing, but learning what to do with your napkin is quick and...

  • How to Set A Table

    While I like restaurants and fast food joints as much as the next guy, sometimes it is nice to have a nice dinner at home. Occasionally, that nice dinner is a more formal affair. If you intend to...

  • How to order coffee at a bar in Italy

    Ordering coffee at a coffee bar in Italy can be a very interesting cultural experience, but somewhat daunting if you're not exactly sure how to do it.

  • The Proper Way to Set a Table

    Does the fork go on the left or the right? I have two forks at my place; which do I use first? In our casual world, the thought of setting a proper table seems archaic. However, there are...

  • How to Play Speed Quarters Drinking Game

    Quarters, or speed quarters is probably the most fun you can have playing a drinking game. Obviously use caution when drinking alcohol. This article tells you everything you need, and all the...

  • How to Properly Twirl Spaghetti

    Twirling spaghetti on a fork is something many people find to be very tricky. Read this article, and it will become a lot easier.

  • Proper Table Settings

    If you just got a new job at a fancy restaurant, or you're catering an event or hosting a dinner party, knowing how to properly set a table is the first rule in table etiquette.

  • How to Have Restaurant Etiquette

    Dining out should be a delightful experience for you and for guests seated around you. Here are some guidelines for how to behave when your out in public eating.

  • How to Eat Spaghetti Properly the Italian Way

    Anyone who has been a fan of the HBO drama, The Sopranos, has hungrily watched Tony’s family eat their Sunday dinners of spaghetti and meatballs with great gusto. This article will explain how to...

  • How to Serve, Twirl & Eat Spaghetti Or Long Pasta

    Although long forgotten, there is a certain etiquette that goes with a long pasta dinner. It varies a little from culture to culture but here are the basics.

  • How to To Have Table Manners At A Fine Dining Restaurant

    A fine dining restaurant expects its customers to have good table manners. Good table manners are an important part of life. The manners you have while dining are noticed by others. These tips...

  • The History of Dinnerware

    Perhaps you rarely give a thought to the plate on which your meal is served, especially if you happen to be eating from a paper plate. Today there is a huge selection of dinnerware ranging from...

  • Types of Dinnerware

    When hosting a large dinner, make sure that you have all of the proper dishes and eating utensils to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. Appropriate dinnerware is essential for parties...

  • Types of Food Menus in Restaurants

    Different restaurants come with different cuisines, customs and price ranges as well as different menu styles. A menu is the most visible and most important part of a restaurant's concept--its...

  • Proper Table Setting Ettiquette

    Everything must be properly spaced for a table setting. The centerpiece must be at the exact center of the table, and the place settings should be spaced equally away from each other. Geometric...

  • Buffet Table Decorating

    Buffets are perfect for feeding large groups of people, whether for a party or an everyday meal. Decorate your buffet table for added ambience and include centerpieces as part of the decor. Use...

  • How to : Enjoy Others: "PET PEEVES"

    A "pet peeve" is a minor annoyance that a person identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it. Well, so much for the dictionary description -...

  • Do it Yourself: Girl Baby Shower Centerpieces

    For a more personal touch and to save money, you can make do-it-yourself decorations for a baby shower. Something as common as a centerpiece at the shower can create table conversation and show...

  • Japanese Table Etiquette

    Japanese food is one of the most exquisite cuisines in the world. The perfect marriage of taste and presentation creates an art form, rather than a simple gastronomical experience. Table etiquette...

  • Corkage Etiquette

    Corkage is the fee that is charged by a restaurant when you bring your own bottle of wine. Charges can be anywhere from $7 to $25, though the fee may be waived if you order a second bottle from...

  • Proper Place Setting for Tea

    When planning an afternoon tea, you want everything to be perfect. From the freshly laundered linens to the scrumptious edibles, tea says grace and repose even in its simplest forms. Remember that...

  • How to Survive in Restaurants as an Adult Picky Eater

    To adult picky eaters, simple social situations like going out to eat with coworkers can be seriously challenging. While some people may think that adult picky eating is ridiculous, it is very...

  • Fancy Dinner Ideas

    If you're planning a dinner party and want a menu that will blow your guests away, your average roast and potatoes just won't do. You need to think bigger and better, with appetizers to tease the...

  • Tips on a Romantic Dinner

    A romantic dinner is a pleasure, but it need not be a special occasion. It can be spontaneous and casual. Whether you are creating or attending a romantic dinner, the key is to enjoy yourself,...

  • How to Know Which Plate Is Your Bread Plate

    Do you ever feel awkward at the lunch/dinner table especially during business meals when you use your neighbor’s bread plate? It could be nerve racking if the meal is with a potential employer or...

  • How to hold Chopsticks like a pro

    Growing up, we had a family rule when eating at any restaurant where chopsticks were available: no forks! Now don't use those idiot-proof chopsticks (the ones that are joined at the top) because...

  • Proper Table Settings for Kids

    Teaching your children proper etiquette begins early in life. One basic example that even very young children can help with is the proper way to set a table. Usually, children have a basic idea...

  • How to Pray Over Your Food Surreptiously While Dining in a Restaurant

    I don't know about you, but I have some friends who like to overtly pray over their food even when dining out at fine restaurants. Now don't get me wrong, I like to bless my eats too but in a less...

  • The History of Eating Utensils

    Knives, forks, and spoons are things that many all take for granted. Every household has a drawer full of them and you can even buy disposable ones. Surprisingly, modern eating utensils took a...

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