We've all heard, "You may not like wine now, but you’ll appreciate it when you are older!" And now that I'm in my early 30's, I realize truer words have never been spoken. A nice glass of wine has become my go-to order for almost all social situations. ...
Tea season is among us, whether it be a beautiful garden tea party or something more stately and formal. One common mistake people make however, is calling it by the wrong name! There are two main types of social teas in the Western world, one being “afternoon tea”...
Have you ever been asked to give a toast and found yourself frozen in fear just at the thought? What should I say? How long should it be? Do I stand? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered for the next toast you need to give. Whether you’re asked to give a spur of the...
If you have ever been on a date with someone who has bad table manners, you know how important it is to be on your best behavior, especially at a restaurant. From bad conversation to open-mouth eating, we’ve even heard stories of how a combination of bad dining and...
Dining etiquette is hard to keep up with, especially for tricky foods. There is one particular dish that I am asked about time and time again because there are so many important factors to consider. Which spoon, to slurp or not to slurp, scoop away or...