Napkin Folding for a Fancy Thanksgiving

There are nothing like cloth napkins to make a dinner table really fancy (or to distract from some non-fanciness on a fancy table). Take those napkins a step further with a festive fold! These illustrations are from 1978's Napkin Folding, by Irena Chalmers. If you're anything like me you might need a few tries to master these folds, but it will be worth it when you see the looks of awe (or disbelief) on the faces of your guests! Happy folding!

Always Shooting Food

We're deep in the thick of preparing for our Tiki Oasis symposium and basically our dining room has been turned into a soundstage for the duration. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at one of many tablescapes that are being shot for the occasion:

Always shooting food...

On a related note, if you live anywhere near us, or just happen to be passing through New York on I-84, please drop by and eat! We have a refrigerator bursting with food from all of these shoots. Lovely libations will be included!