their hosting skills—that would not have even crossed my mind, but that’s just me!

I have been hosting Christmas at my home since 1987 and I do not have any relatives willing or capable (physically) of doing this. Not a large group any longer, around a dozen or so with possible drop in friends. I have a dilemma...

I’ve been asked to send “typical” American food to a host family in Chile. Some Annie’s Mac and Cheese, some mallomars, peanut butter, pop corn and ...... Any suggestions greatly appreciated. btw, I’ll...

What should the host do about no-show guests? I had a dinner party this past weekend where I invited 8 guests. One couple did not show up after they e-mailed to say they were coming. I have not heard from them at all, not even an...

are looking to host a tail party for a couple of hours...we don’t need to rent a room, we can be part of a larger lounge or bar. We have researched a few places that require a hefty deposit, 45 per person for food, and 2...

Deutsche Welle TV has a program (in German) that features a host, 5 chefs, each preparing one course of a five course meal. Lots of banter, lots of interaction with the live audience – including passing the food around....

My hubby and I were recently asked to come to a dinner party. When I asked the host what I could bring, he asked me to bring LASAGNA!!! He even told me the number of people coming so I would have enough! When I told my husband...

My wife and I will be hosting both families for the first time this year, and we’ve been discussing what kind of turkey to buy. We both grew up on our parents' frozen turkeys at thanksgiving, but are now wondering if fresh...

I have mixed emotions on this one. What is your relationship to the host? Often when someone asks what they bring, the answer depends on who the guest is. We have a lot of friends we often have over and others who only come about...

I am wild with joy at finally being able to host Thanksgiving. I am giddy with the possibility. I have endured too much by too many and this year, this year I will rise above it all. I can’t wait. I am not even at the menu...

Ever been asked to move to a new table at a restaurant after being seated?

Hello everyone my name is Adam Jaynes and I like you love food. Ive been cooking seriously for the past 3 years and Im still honing my skills. Recently some friends of my parents were in town and they asked me to make some food....

For the New Yorker Festival, Dario Cecchini and Bill Bufford will host a event where they’re preparing “meat and other dishes particular to Tuscany” at the Culinary Loft. Cecchini is a butcher and owner of Antica...

Would you like me to come and do a really irritating commentary about everyone’s cooking and hosting skills - so it can be as real to the programme as possible? :-)

I’d appreciate input on which of the restaurants within the UDMC Seafood Center, Singapore, are skilled at each of the following: chilli crab; pepper crab; any conch-like items; any indigenous oysters; any deep-ocean large...