Topic: food

Having background music at your dinner party or gathering is a wonderful way to add to the ambiance. If you are having a particular theme, the music is also the perfect way to carry the theme through. Here are the best dinner party playlists for different themes and styles of dinner party.

Perhaps you've been given some collard greens and you're not sure how to cook them. If you're wondering how to make collard greens taste good, here is an easy way to use them in pasta recipes that even picky eaters will enjoy.

If you are hosting a party, a dinner, a brunch, a cocktail function, or any other event in your home, it can be disconcerting to have a guest arrive before the stated time. On the flip side of that, you should feel flattered that this guest decided not to wait to enjoy your company! Nonetheless, if early arrivals are not your thing, here are some great tips for how to deal with this situation easily and gracefully with proper etiquette while continuing to get everything else ready. You'll come across as the perfect host without additional stress.

If there is someone in your life who insists on using food past the due date, here is an easy and gentle way to convince them not to do this.

You are right to be worried about someone who uses food past the sell-by date. They risk food poisoning which can cause serious dehydration, not to mention the associated pain and misery.

You've hosted Thanksgiving, it's over, and your guests have a full stomach and full hearts. But what about all the turkey leftovers? Don't worry - we've got you covered. No need to keep eating slabs of reheated turkey over and over again! These meals are full of variety, and no-one will feel like they're eating endless turkey (even if they are)!

If you're not sure how to boil eggs, don't worry; it's easy. Here is our simple guide with pics to help you out. We also include a couple of pro tips that not everyone knows of, to ensure your eggs come out looking awesome.