Here’s how to make your dinner — and your summer — a memorable one. By Tim McKeough As warm weather arrives, so does the opportunity to entertain outdoors — an especially appealing prospect this year, ...

INDIANAPOLIS (FOOD DRINK LIFE) — Did you know that 70% of people believe outdoor dining enhances the taste of their food? Successfully hosting an outdoor dinner party is easier than you think. These ...

If you want cooking advice that focuses on making things simple and realistic, you turn to Ina Garten. The same goes for advice about dinner parties and entertaining. Garten has repeatedly centered ...

Hosting friends for an alfresco event is arguably one of the best things about spring. But there’s an art to outdoor entertaining that separates the seasoned hosts from the rookies. Designer Mary Beth ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

If winter is for extravagant tablescapes and decadent menus, summer is the time to do less. Your wrinkly linen napkins can be re-branded as rustic; simple white plates are the preferred pairing for ...

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