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Politics at the Dinner Table Jan. 09, 2022
Dear Annie: Politics took over as the main topic at our holiday dinner. I don't mind open debate amo... Read More
Unbalanced Dinner Bill Jan. 06, 2022
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been friends with this couple for over 10 years. We met when our kids... Read More
Time to Address Table Manners Dec. 21, 2021
Dear Annie: We need help in handling a family situation that arose during a Thanksgiving visit. My b... Read More
Guest With a Gross Habit Dec. 18, 2021
Dear Annie: My middle-aged confirmed bachelor brother-in-law is a frequent and welcome dinner guest ... Read More
Dining Chairs Like Adjectives Nov. 20, 2021
An elegant dinner party should be what we all live for. There is hardly any finer experience than be... Read More
History Is on the Menu at 'Hemings & Hercules' Dinners Oct. 17, 2021
By Jim Farber The first thing you need to know about the "Hemings & Hercules" dinner at Post and Bea... Read More
With Meal Planning, Think Cost Per Serving, Not Price Per Pound Sep. 21, 2021
Pop quiz: Which is the better buy? Pork tenderloin for $2.97 per pound or boneless pork chops at $3.... Read More
July 24, 2021 Jul. 24, 2021
Dear Annie: I am a 20-year-old, single female. I have been friends with "Tony" for two years. Tony i... Read More
Friends Have Bad Table Manners Jul. 21, 2021
Dear Annie: I recently dined out with three friends. The restaurant was very busy, and we waited for... Read More
Wine and Food Jul. 20, 2021
Excluding breakfast, I consider a meal without a glass of wine to be a missed opportunity. I think o... Read More
I Would Love to Take Some Leftovers! Jul. 19, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I was invited over to my friend's home for dinner, and I must say it was really good! W... Read More
How to Make the High Cost of Ground Beef Easier to Swallow Jul. 01, 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest official data says in April 2021, the average price of a... Read More
Salutations Apr. 25, 2021
Dear Annie: I think there's a better way to end the evening after you and your guests have had dinne... Read More
Thanks for Coming By! Apr. 06, 2021
Dear Annie: We occasionally will have friends over for dinner, and there have been times when they s... Read More
Dinner Guest with No Conscience Jan. 07, 2021
Dear Annie: My wife and I have a close friend whom, in non-pandemic times, we invited over for dinne... Read More
Traditions Nov. 21, 2020
We're about to celebrate the oh-so-American holidays of Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This year, my... Read More
Teaching Gratitude to Tots Oct. 23, 2020
Dear Annie: Many of the letters to you complain of ungrateful children and adults who don't send tha... Read More
September 7, 2020 Sep. 07, 2020
Dear Annie: I've been at the same job for eight years, but since the boss' wife died, it's become al... Read More
Meals with Friends Cause Miserly Reaction Aug. 18, 2020
Dear Annie: We're a group of about 10 over-60 high school friends who get together for brunch or din... Read More
August 14, 2020 Aug. 14, 2020
Dear Annie: I follow you on Facebook. I am 18 years old and have been with my boyfriend for more tha... Read More
