The British are known for being refined, even when meticulously eating vegetables like peas. Royal etiquette suggests using a ...

As John Bridges, etiquette expert and author of "How to Be a Gentleman," notes, seating arrangements are often based on ...

In today’s world, we barely think about picking up a fork. It is part of a standard cutlery set, as essential as the plate itself. But not that long ago, this now-ordinary utensil was viewed with ...

Before the age of fast food and family dinners that resembled chaotic feeding frenzies, there existed an unspoken contract at ...

Fine dining isn't as stuffy as it once was, but there are still some rules that need to be followed. According to the experts, you should avoid these mistakes.

The White House "Border Czar" says Chicago should expect a surge of immigration enforcement actions this week, and he says the use of National Guard troops to protect and support those operations is ...

Protect pantry staples from monsoon moisture and pests using natural remedies. Neem leaves, red chillies, and salt combat humidity and deter insects in grains and flour. Cloves for semolina, bay ...

Listeners to BBC World Service told us they hate it when fellow diners chew noisily or talk with their mouth full. But what is polite at mealtimes can vary wildly according to where in the world you ...

Let's be honest, "microplastics" has been a buzzword we've all probably tried to ignore. But it's time for a reality check: You are eating and drinking tiny particles of plastic every single day. They ...

How do French women do it? It’s a question I’ve been asked before by Brits who look enviously at slender Parisiennes and wonder how they negotiate all that glorious French food, wine and patisserie ...