Joanie Williams

Are you hosting Christmas dinner this year? What do you think about making this the year you simplify it?We know perfectly well that every year there's too much food on the table.

You are planning an elegant dinner party, with delicious food and drinks. But you know that two or three of the guests you really want around your table are trying to shed a few pounds.Can you invite them with a clear conscience – without...

One of the “tricks” I find most useful for hosting stress-free dinner parties is to make some of the recipes ahead. I find that too many last minute jobs can overwhelm me, so I plan ahead to eliminate as many as possible.The more dishes...

Are you planning a dinner party? Do you need to choose the right flowers for your floral table centerpiece?Choosing the right flowers can be frustrating and expensive – or it can be simple and economical.

You can create a lovely but simple and inexpensive table arrangement that will work for almost any dinner party at your house. First, collect your supplies, then just follow ten easy steps to create your arrangement.Collecting your suppliesChoose...