The shell is a small obstacle to that rich, tender lobster meat. Here's how to get at your dinner.
Being a good guest is part politeness, part great conversation, and mostly enthusiasm.
A written invitation to a tea indicates a small, formal party honoring a bride, special guest or graduate. It's one of the oldest rituals in the world.
If your enjoyment of south-of-the-border cuisine begins and ends at Taco Bell, you’re missing a whole lot of good eatin’. Think about expanding your culinary horizons by visiting a more...
Like my grandmother used to say, it's a shame some people don’t know from good deli. Luckily, you have me to advise you on how to order a proper sandwich, and that's not chopped liver...
Few things can ruin your appetite faster than pulling a strand of hair out of your food, even if it's your own hair. A few simple precautions can significantly lessen the chances of hair falling...
Ready to try some Indian food, but completely confused by the menu? Deciphering and ordering Indian food is a lot easier than you might think. Indian foods are usually named for their cooking...
Good manners are not a thing of the past. But in our fast food society, how to behave when dining in a five-star restaurant may never be on the menu. For those occasions when you do find yourself...
No matter the occasion or level of sophistication, setting your table properly tells everyone a little something about you; that you enjoy entertaining, but that you also know the "ins and outs"...
The way you handle your silverware, the way you handle yourself and, most importantly, how you converse with other guests tells others much about you. Proper table etiquette, then, is important....
How do you eat an artichoke? Moreover, exactly what is an artichoke? It's a strange vegetable consisting of layers and layers of fleshy leaves arranged in circular tiers around the "heart." At...
Gracious table manners require that you know how to use a dinner napkin. Though quite innocent looking, a napkin comes with a set of simple rules. If you're familiar with the etiquette of how to...
Even the most well mannered diners can be sabotaged by fresh cherry tomatoes. These frequently appear in salads, snacks and appetizers. Following a few rules of etiquette will prevent cherry...
Some of the most delectable food contains pits. That pesky stone presents a host of tricky choices for diners. They must decide how to transfer the food to the mouth and how to eat it without...
Something as simple as eating an ice cream cone can be quite a complicated task. You must manage the entire cone in such a way where it does not drip down the sides or allow the ice cream to...
Here's your first hint: don't drink your soup directly from the bowl. You never want to eat soup at a lunch with your boss or at dinner with your fiancé's parents the same way you eat it at home...
For your next elaborate dinner, you'll probably want to pull out your best china and tablecloth. Finish the look by creating a formal place setting at each seat.
This article will provide excuses to use when you need to get out of an eating situation that does not agree with your palate.
You don't have to get flustered when presented with a formal table setting. Learning how the table is set, which fork to use and how to use a knife will help you use the right cutlery. Here are a...
If you're trying to impress someone on a first date, then the spoon trick is not for you. If you want to wow nieces and nephews at a meal, however, hanging a spoon from your nose can liven up an...
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