When it comes to eating with your fingers, there are etiquette rules to determine when and when you should NOT use your fingers. Much has to do with culture and customs, but here in the US, there are some easy finger food etiquette tips to keep in mind. Have you ever been to a cocktail party ... [ Read More ]
Dining Out During the Pandemic
After months of heavy restrictions, many establishments, including restaurants, are ready to open up for business. Just because there is an “Open” sign on the door doesn’t mean you should walk through without taking some precautions. While there is no foolproof way to avoid potential ... [ Read More ]
4 Tips to the Perfect Everyday Table Setting
The kitchen is the heart of the home and the dinner table is where we gather with friends and family. So often we save our best dishes for special occasions and our pretty linen for the perfect party. Now is the time to start using what you have tucked away in cabinets and drawers. Make every meal ... [ Read More ]
Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Entertaining
If you only think chocolate when you think about Valentine's Day, you are missing out on some great opportunities to entertain. There are no set rules when it comes to a special Valentine's Day delicacy. This year try your hand at a creative charcuterie board for someone you love. One of my favorite ... [ Read More ]
Dinner Party Etiquette: Serving and Removing Food From the Dinner Table
As you prepare to attend a dinner party, there’s more to consider than a suitable gift for your host. Of course, you’ll feel better arriving with a lovely hostess gift, but a quick etiquette refresher will put you at ease. Feeling confident and in control allows you to engage in conversation, ... [ Read More ]
Transporting Your Holiday Goodies
Coming together over delicious food and sharing homemade treats are part of what makes the holiday season wonderful. After working hard to create delectable dishes, you’ll want to make sure everything arrives at its destination intact and ready to delight the recipients. Follow these tips for ... [ Read More ]
20 Holiday Dining Etiquette Tips
Thanksgiving is an opportunity to share quality time with friends and family, enjoying food and conversation around the dining table. What better occasion to brush up on your dining manners! Here are some tips to help you practice. Wait for the host to be seated before you touch your ... [ Read More ]
Common Dinner Party Etiquette Mistakes
When you accept a friend’s invitation to dinner, you take on a certain responsibility to be a good guest. Previously published on Huffington Post To stay on the right side of good manners - and hopefully get invited back again - avoid these “don’ts” the next time you gather with friends for a ... [ Read More ]
National Pie Day
January 23rd is National Pie Day, and there’s nothing more American than a freshly-baked apple pie. And with numerous creative takes and variations, it’s earned the top spot as America’s fan favorite—36 million fans, to be exact. What better way to celebrate National Pie Day than with a big ol’ ... [ Read More ]
Demystifying the Holiday Menu: Foods to Know
You read about them in holiday stories, sing about them in Christmas carols and serve them on your dinner table, but some traditional holiday foods are a bit of a mystery; figgy pudding, anyone? Some traditions are so ingrained in our holiday rituals no one even questions them, but each has an ... [ Read More ]
Lettermade Cocktail Napkins: Q&A with Malia Dreyer
Cocktail napkins take front stage and are an important accessory when complimenting your favorite beverage at a party. I have collected pretty pieces of linen for years and was thrilled when I found Lettermade, a successful brand, known for extraordinary linens. Malia Dreyer is the owner and has ... [ Read More ]
7 Ingredients to Hosting a Successful Holiday Gathering
A holiday celebration is always much more meaningful when shared with people you love and respect. Planning an event requires consideration for those in attendance. It’s the host’s ultimate responsibility to make their guests are comfortable by thinking ahead for every possibility, leaving nothing ... [ Read More ]
Dining Etiquette: How to Deal with a Spicy Bite
If you have taken a bite of a hot pepper, the burn you are experiencing is a result of capsaicin—a molecular compound found in spicy peppers. It never fails. You’re trying to impress the person sitting across the table from you with all of your best manners when you suddenly realize you have taken ... [ Read More ]
Dining Etiquette for the Entrepreneur
Nowhere are manners more evident than during a business meal. This article originally appeared on Inc.com. There's more to dining etiquette than knowing which fork to use. A real pro will walk away from the table leaving others with a favorable impression, setting the stage for the next ... [ Read More ]
Table Manners for the Rising Executive
Breaking bread is an important part of a business relationship that leads to trust and long-term success. ... [ Read More ]