Parties, etiquette and entertaining

This modern German-Californian cookbook from longtime Los Angeles chef and restaurateur Hans Rckenwagner features sections on bread-making (yes, pretzel bread!

Every woman wants to put her best foot forwardand avoid those dreaded faux pas that turn off employers and co-workers, dates and friends.

Move over, Martha!

There s more to good etiquette than knowing which fork to use at dinner it helps you survive social interactions at home, work, school, and everywhere Life is full of moments when you don t know how to act or how to handle yourself in front of other people.

Move over, Martha!

To make a favorable impression in his social and professional circles, a man has to have panache, style, and excellent etiquette.

Seasonal recipes for summer dining, from cookout staples to cocktails-selected by the award-wining food writers of the Chicago Tribune.