A Chef’s Favorite Summer Get-Together

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor
Michelle Weaver
As executive chef at Charleston Grill, Michelle Weaver’s days and evenings are mostly spent in the kitchen, creating and preparing an array of dishes for the restaurant’s guests, ranging... read more

What to Make to Impress Your Date (Guy Version)

Posted by Matt McCue, Special Contributor
Date night
Fixing a homemade dinner for your date can be one of the most exhilarating (and terrifying) prospects in a budding relationship. A successful night of entertaining in the kitchen can be had not... read more

Tips for Vacation House Entertaining

Posted by Amy Ahlberg, Special Contributor
Entertaining in vacation house
The summer share season is upon us, along with lots of meals enjoyed with friends both new and old. Whether you’re headed to the beach, the lake, or the mountains, vacation house entertaining... read more

Tips for a Brown-Bag Lunch with Co-Workers

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor
Lunch in the office
For many of us office workers sitting all day behind a computer screen, running out to the nearest Chipotle or corner salad spot is a daily ritual that gives us a brief moment to catch up with co-... read more

Party Conversation Do's and Don’ts

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor
Conversation
“The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.” — Dorothy Nevill, British... read more

5 Tips to Remember for Easy Entertaining

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor
Setting the table
For a host, having friends or family over for dinner need not be stressful, yet more often than not it is. How many times have you planned out the menu, only to realize at the last minute that you... read more

The Ultimate Make-Your-Own-Kebab Party

Posted by Amy Ahlberg, Special Contributor
Grilling kebabs
For a fun twist on the usual burgers and barbecued chicken, make your backyard grill center stage for a build-your-own-kebab party. With skewered mains, sides, and even desserts, there’s a lot... read more

Link Love: Entertaining and Cooking Blogs

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
Link Love: Cooking and Entertaining Blogs
What makes great cooking and entertaining blogs? Smart and engaging content that focuses on a particular subject matter, accompanied most often by great photography and a hefty dose of opinion. The... read more