Entertaining Ideas

Nothing enhances a dinner quite like perfectly folded fabric dinner napkins. The simple act of folding a square dinner napkin instantly transforms an ordinary place setting. Consider this simple...

Every now and then we would like to do something different and a bit out of the ordinary in the way of entertaining. One great entertainment idea is to plan a 7 course dinner. These dinners, are...

When planning a romantic dinner you want to be sure that you cover all your bases so that the evening flows smoothly. By ironing out the details ahead of time you will set the stage for a romantic...

Planning a large group dinner will take a little time, but preparation can cut the stress out of the evening so you can enjoy your guests and not have to spend all your time running in and out of...

When preparing a romantic dinner for someone special, atmosphere can be just as important as the menu. Romantic dinners can be emotionally intimate, playful and sexy all at once. In order to...

Planning a romantic dinner at home doesn't require that there be a special occasion. You don't even have to be a great cook to plan a romantic dinner. Even if you can't cook, you can still put...

Sharing dinner with friends and family is one of the easiest ways to entertain. The fun and fellowship can be continued after dinner with some carefully thought-out activities that will appeal to...

One of my favorite things is to have good dinner conversation. It feels great to leave the table feeling like you connected with another person. I rarely waste an opportunity to try to start a...

Get to know other people or other couples (from school, from community organizations you are a part of, or from church) by starting a dinner group! A dinner group is a great way to develop...

Dinner parties are fun gatherings with friends and family, but they can be taxing on the host. In addition to sending out invitations and preparing the menu, you also should consider decorations....

Serving a romantic dinner at home can be an intimate show of love and devotion. Whether the host is a man or a woman, planning and serving dinner to someone you love will be appreciated and long...

Dinner parties are a fun way to get friends and family together. Just because your budget is tight does not mean you have to give up these parties.

Anyone can cook dinner. But putting extra details in the table setting will make your guests think you made a feast for them and make it an extra special meal.

Thanksgiving is probably the most looked forward to holiday, besides Christmas. It's a time to get together with family and friends, eat, and (of course) watch football. But other than that, what...

You don't have to go out to have a romantic dinner for two. Sometimes staying in is more fun. Here's how to have a special night together without leaving the house.

Have you often thought that it's time to get back to the simpler things in life? Can you remember when your parents had friends over for dinner and sat around talking to one another late into the...

Do you want to have a potluck party, but are confused as to how to get the right amount of the right foods? This list will help you create a successful potluck dinner party.

A progressive dinner is a dinner party where each course of the meal is served at a different host’s home. This fun take on a traditional dinner party keeps the party moving all night long...

There's nothing quite as decadent as hosting a dinner party with a private chef doing all the cooking. You're not only guaranteed a fresh meal, but you'll avoid the stress of finding a recipe,...

A dinner party should never be everyone sitting around waiting for the bird to come out of the oven. To impress and awe your dinner guests, you only need to keep them occupied, keep them calm and...

Aphrodisiac foods combine culinary seduction with sensuous temptations of color and smell. While the chemical makeup of foods can literally lift libido, the style and presentation with which it is...

You will learn how to host the best game/dinner party for your friends and family.

When my 84 year old Aunt tripped over her poodle the spring of 2005 we all thought that this would be the end of her. She spent months in "Rehab" which seemed to me like a nice word for...

If you’re tired of going to the same old humdrum dinner parties, why not consider organizing a progressive dinner party? Popular a few decades ago, today the progressive dinner is a lost art. But...

Before you had kids, you invited friends over regularly for cocktails, Sunday afternoon football or a more formal dinner party. Now that you've all started families, getting together is more...

The ability to entertain clients is one of the best skills to have in any corporate setting. If you impress your clients, it means repeat business and other perks down the road. The trick to...

Whether running into old friends and inviting them over on the spur of the moment or the boss has weaseled an invitation to the dinner table this evening, putting together a last-minute dinner...

Planning a romantic evening for your partner is fun and exciting. The evening does not need to be expensive, but it should show how much you care and appreciate your partner. Follow the simple...