entertaining

From Sweden to Norway, midsummer traditions celebrate the sunshine with great company and delicious food.

6 steps for ruling the backyard cookout.

A British butler schools us in proper dinner party manners.

Even the kids can pitch in for this homemade family feast.

These tips will make your guests feel like royalty—and crown you the ultimate host.

Welcome to your vacation from the kitchen.

Gather family and friends around a beautiful table with these expert-approved tips.

How to entertain with grace and hospitality.

How to grill the perfect T-bone steaks for a carnivorous crowd.

Susan Gravely, like so many others, fell in love with Italy at first visit. "I was enamored by ...

There is something undeniably enchanting about gathering with loved ones amid nature's embrace, armed with wicker baskets and ...

A consummate hostess, Vera Stewart shares her tips for warm-weather entertaining—plus a few favorite recipes from her new ...

You don’t have to spend an arm and a turkey leg to host a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner. Don’t ...

As a work from home mom, I know how hard it can be to get work accomplished while ...

Now that summer’s here in all her warmth and sunshine, it’s time to head outdoors. Growing up, my ...

Warm weather and sunshine lift our spirits, encouraging us to host a get-together. Whether a Fourth of July ...

As winter turns into spring, all I want is to do is open up the garden and move ...

I grew up in a large household as one of seven children. Table manners were essential for my ...

To celebrate New Year’s Eve this year, my friends and I are splitting up. The entertaining, that is—I’ll ...

A long time ago, I went on a weekend college trip where the main speaker at the event ...

Years ago, I invited both sides of my family to a Thanksgiving dinner. This meant that there were ...

For Thanksgiving hosts, Thanksgiving week, from Wednesday (or even earlier, for the extra-prepared) to Sunday, is all about ...

Bread and butter pudding is the quintessential leftovers-turned-comfort-food dish. Made using any type of leftover stale bread, cheese, ...

What does your abode’s entrance say about you? Have you given thought to the fact that when you welcome ...

Roast turkey, the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners, can make (or break) the meal. With that much pressure ...

I fell in love with fall when I first went to New York in my early 20s. The ...

Fall is here, and tailgating season has begun. Not that we need a reason to gather around food, ...