Although the buffet service of a meal originated in 17th century France, it wasn't popular in the United States until after the 1938 New York World's Fair. The Swedes invented a way of showcasing the ...

Just like accessory items can be coordinated, menu items can do the same. Traditional holiday meals include items like turkey, ham and a roast, along with vegetables, fruits and breads. While most ...

Hosting a great party without an assortment of food for your guests is hard. And it's hard to serve all that food at once without having somewhere to put it. Enter the humble buffet table, sometimes ...

A comfortable table setting, especially a formal one with a variety of glassware and flatware, should allow about 2 feet of space between the center of one plate and the center of the next. The formal ...

People flock to the buffet table for the food, but they don't entirely ignore the way it looks. Get creative and try some stylish buffet table decor at your next fancy event. Even after all the food ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team. Real talk: You eat all your meals on the couch.

Get Thanksgiving table-setting inspiration for the most stylish dinner yet. No matter what your decorating style or budget is, we’ve got you covered with the best Thanksgiving table setting and ...