At this time of the year, when many symbolic and mood-setting candles have been lighted, one of the big problems is melted wax on table cloths. Well, there's no need ... Read More

Add a few of these resolutions to your list for the New Year and discover how much easier it can be to entertain.

If you've decided to pass up the insanity of going out on New Year's Eve, you can still ring in the New Year with your friends by hosting an Open ... Read More

Every so often I find myself pulling out my soap box on this particular topic - the meaning of R.S.V.P. There is a social obligation, no matter how busy you ... Read More

As the holiday season continues to roll along, don't forget that New Year's Eve is right around the corner. If this is going to be your last big event of ... Read More

Looking for an unusual hostess or holiday gift idea? Have you ever considered giving specialty spices as a gift? This week I was surprised to receive in the mail a ... Read More

During the hectic holidays, we all need to give ourselves a little break, now and then. I recently did just that when I attended a party where I was asked ... Read More

Recently, at my niece's Christening, I was asked for advice on the age-old Christmas Eve problem of how to prepare a large seafood meal for a crowd. In Italian households ... Read More

It's sometimes easy to forget during the business of entertaining that some people can't jump so easily into your festivities. Marlene Allan reminds us of some important considerations when you ... Read More

There just aren't enough evenings in the month of December to squeeze in all the entertaining we need to do. That's why it makes so much sense to host a ... Read More

It seems that most of the winter celebrations have decorative lights as part of the decor. It makes sense because at this time of year we all need extra lights ... Read More

If you think you know what American cuisine is, think again. David Rosengarten explains how he sees the real American cuisine, and it's not just beef and potatoes. Read more ... Read More

Sometimes we get questions in the Entertaining Forum that I consider puzzlers. Joy starts out by saying "it's almost customary to have a birthday dinner where everyone pays for themselves ... Read More

Occasionally there are perks to this job. Take this champagne that was sent to me for review. The company refers to it as a "feminine" champagne because it's made ... Read More

Fondue is a fun way to entertain. That's why a fondue set would be a great holiday gift for a favorite hostess who hasn't discovered this secret yet. Here are ... Read More

There are many reasons why you might want to cook a healthy holiday feast. Perhaps the supermarket ran out of butter and bacon. Or maybe you have a guest on ... Read More

This is a party that's perfect for the spirit of the season - you know, hectic, busy, but in the mood for a party. If you host a tree decorating ... Read More