Entertaining Hints & Tips

Sometimes chips and dip don't cut it. Get inspired for your next get-together with these fun and easy ideas.

Organizing Your Kitchen

Try these easy tips for cutting down on clutter, keeping key materials accessible and streamlining your cooking process.

Dinner by Candlelight

Choose the light source that lets your guests look their best – candlelight. Skip the bright overhead lighting that makes everyone look washed out and pale.

Dining Al Fresco

There’s no better way to celebrate summer than by getting outdoors for a picnic.

A Feast for the Eyes

How your food looks matters almost as much as how it tastes. Get some pointers for good presentation.

The Glass Menagerie

Get the most out of your next bottle of wine by serving it in the proper glass.

Your Playlist

The music you choose for your party can go a long way toward setting the tone. These tips will help you pick the perfect tracks for your affair.

Finding the Right Wine

Explore and follow these tips to pick a bottle of wine that's enjoyable and well-matched to your occasion.

Primo Cheeses

Whether mild, creamy or firm, Italian cheese can be combined with appetizers, entrées and desserts.

The Olive Grove

Known as the symbol of peace, this earthy fruit can add rich texture and incredible flavor to your next meal.

Get Sweet on Sour

From wine vinegar to malt vinegar to the exalted balsamic, pick the right taste for your dish or occasion.

Water with Taste

Water is the perfect thirst quencher, just like your mother always said. But it’s even more perfect when it’s flavored with fresh citrus, herbs or cucumber.

Fresh off the Press

Virgin? Extra Virgin? Just how chaste do you need your olive oil, anyway?