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 ...

The Oregon State Fair brings hundreds of thousands people to Salem each year. They come for the rides, the shows, the food … and the competitions. One of the most unusual involves a skill many of us ...

This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Holiday meals with family and friends are a cherished ritual for sharing joy and making lasting memories. With the winter holidays ...

Have you ever wondered how to set a table? The holidays are here, and with it, dinner parties as well as formal family meals that finally put grandma’s silver to use. Laying them out, however, can be ...

The sun is shining bright, the flowers are popping in their prettiest colors, and it’s time to relish in the beauty of spring. What better way to do that than with a meal with friends at a table ...

Don’t panic if the table is a little on the smaller side. Garten once called a too-large table a “party killer.” In her Barefoot Contessa cookbook, Back to Basics, she shared specifics. “For small ...

These dishware pairings instantly upgrade your dinner table for the season. Gear up for hosting season by springing for new dishware that will make your table (and party!) more memorable. It's easy ...

First come the tablecloths, fine china, flatware and stemware – and then come the rulers. At the Oregon State Fair table setting competition, precision is everything. On Aug. 24, two days before the ...