The Dish on Ditching

How to escape bores at parties.

Greedy Gobbler

Are you entitled to Thanksgiving leftovers? And other Turkey Day conundrums.

Come Over for Crusty Casserole

Can you serve leftovers to guests?

Virgin Drink Reminder

Party beverage advice for the holidays, or anytime.

Unemployment Benefits

Should you pick up the tab for jobless friends?

Should You Really Be Eating That?

Influencing an overweight friend’s eating habits.

Stuff I Screwed Up

Looking back on my bad advice.

They Eat Horses, Don't They?

Much of the world sees horse as a delicacy. Much of the world gets its horsemeat from America. Yet Americans won’t touch it.

Bad Dinner, No Tip

Is it ever OK to stiff the waitstaff?

Pomegranate Raspberry–Flavored Beer

This week’s mission: new hot-weather macrobrews.

Joyless, Sullen Brown Brick

This week’s mission: healthy candy bars and high-end Pringles.

Shhhh, She's Not Invited!

How to exclude certain coworkers from a party invitation.

Mysteries of Tempeh Revealed

This week’s mission: a seasoned meat substitute, and fancified potato buds.

A New Healthy Chip Concept

This week’s mission: Wish-Bone dressing with chunks, and healthier “popped” potato chips.

More than Just Arm Candy

How to stop a friend from salting your game.