Entertaining

One way to have a take the stress out of having a dinner party is to turn it into a progressive dinner. A progressive dinner party is a dinner that starts in one home and then moves on to several...

Looking for a new napkin fold for your next dinner party? Entertaining is made easy with the simple Goblet Fan Napkin Fold. With just a cloth dinner napkin and a wine glass or water goblet, you...

It’s no surprise that the Fan Napkin Fold is one of the most often-used dinner napkin folds. Not only is it easy to fold, but it also creates a wonderful table setting all on its own. With the Fan...

For your next dinner party, why not try the Candle Napkin Fold for your dinner table? The Candle Napkin Fold will lend a dramatic flair to your table, regardless of the cuisine. It’s perfect for a...

The Bird of Paradise Napkin Fold looks impressive on a dinner table, but it’s actually easy to create. Starting with a simple cloth dinner napkin, a few quick folds are all it takes to add pizazz...

For your next dinner party, why not use this easy dinner napkin fold? Not only will it add a formal touch to your dinner table, but you’ll also add a little touch of French elegance to your table...

The Pyramid Napkin Fold is one of the easiest folds there is. Once you learn how to make it, you’ll never forget. You’ll also never go back to regular square folds again.

What are the 5 absolute must do's that every dinner party guest should know? Behind every successful dinner party is an attentive host who carefully choreographs each and every detail of the...

Even with the advances in communication technology (social networking, email, texts) it is still proper etiquette to send an invitation by regular mail for formal occasions and dinner parties....

Ever thought of throwing a dinner party? Well, stop thinking and start doing. Below you'll find a quick how to guide to entertain your guests to your heart's desire.

Once upon a time, people had friends over just for fun. Then Martha Stewart crashed our party and everything changed. Entertaining became a performance. Don’t even consider having guests without...

I was recently at a Party where the hostess was fairly new to entertaining. Long story short, although, chips and dip were served, dinner wasn't served for over 2 hours after people arrived....

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...

Setting a dining table is an important skill to learn, as it will come in handy countless times throughout life. Although table settings vary by meal, there are consistencies to where different...

Everyone loves a dinner party. Good friends, good food, lively conversation and maybe a parlor game or two. But if some of your friends are seniors, you might want to consider tailoring your...

During the Holidays, you need all the help you can get. After years of catering and giving my own parties, I have learned a few things that might help so you can enjoy your own party which is the...

Setting a formal dinner table and using all the cutlery can be confusing if you plan to use a complete set. Although not obvious, the proper placement of dinner silverware is based on its logical...

An attractive table doesn't guarantee a delicious meal, but it can enhance the dining experience. The starting point of a gorgeous table is the centerpiece. If you choose an arrangement of fresh...

Knowing how to properly set a table is useful information that everyone should know, but very few people actually do. Learning place setting etiquette will not only help you host a successful...

Many of us enjoy an evening of food and fellowship, but have a difficult time planning our hospitality. You're not alone! Here are some tips on streamlining your preparation so that you can enjoy...

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...

Planning the amount of food for a party can be an easy undertaking if you have some basic guidelines. Learn how to determine the amount of food whether you are planning a sit-down dinner or an...

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...

Dinner for two can be romantic, or just plain fun---an intimate demonstration of affection for one another, or a casual and enjoyable breaking of the bread. There are loads of entrees that lend...

This is an easy dinner party option that anyone can make. Dinner parties do not have to be complicated. Trying to pick food items that are healthy can be a real challenge. If you are going to have...

When planning your award dinner, you want to choose a meal that is affordable and easy to prepare. An award dinner is a great way for your organization to network. Be sure that your menu items are...

Potluck dinners have been popular for generations. They are a wonderful way for a group of friends or church members to get together and enjoy a meal without spending a lot of money. Here are...

A typical three-course dinner includes an appetizer, an entree and dessert. Your meal can be an impromptu dinner among friends or a more drawn-out and elegant affair for a special evening. No...

Getting the team together for dinner celebrates the camaradarie and friendship shared on the field. Team dinners should be relatively simple and not drain the fundraising reserves. A little bit of...

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...

There isn’t much better than being with good friends around a candle lit table over a lingering dinner. It is even better if you can enjoy that dinner outside. The sounds of nature and cool...

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...

Our weekends tend to fill up fast, but it never feels like we get to spend time with all our favorite people. To solve this problem we host weekday dinner parties. These can be a challenge when...

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....

Write a dinner menu and entice guests to come taste the meal. Whether you're planning a wedding and need to write the dinner menu for one hundred or you're hosting a dinner party for eight,...

Dating is difficult enough if you have to rely on someone else to do it with, but having a date with yourself can be fun and infinitely satisfying. By nurturing yourself in the dating process,...

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...

Properly set-up dinner tables provide elegance and charm to any dinner event. A basic table setting, which uses a single set of plates and silver, is the ideal setting to use as a refresher course...

There are four basic dining styles practiced throughout the world: American (zigzag), Continental (European), Asian and Communal. These are not jockeying for first place, as no one style is better...

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.

Place cards are a way to organize a dinner party so that guests are matched up with other guests, and tables are planned to seat as many guests as comfortable. Place cards can be as fun or fancy...

Every business dinner should be taken seriously, whether it is a small one-on-one meeting or a large gathering. The business dinner invitation should be elegant and polite yet professional and to...

Buffet-style meals are highly conducive to casual entertaining. A buffet allows for a more relaxed, energetic atmosphere, eliminates the chance of serving guests something they don't like or are...

Entertaining should be about sharing friendship, food, and having fun with others! With the costs of going out we need to use creativity and learn how to entertain our guests and not break the...

Sooner or later, all of us will either host a formal dinner party, or attend one. This will show you how to set the table, and how to use the utensils, without embarrassment. You may already know...