Thanksgiving hosts spent an average of $392 on Thanksgiving dinner, including food, drinks, dessert, and decor. For many, it is the largest meal they will prepare all year and, for the hosts, the most ...

What is trending: Couples are moving beyond single cakes to curated dessert tables with variety, style, and personal touches that double as décor. Why it matters: A well-planned dessert table enhances ...

Don’t panic if the table is a little on the smaller side. Garten once called a too-large table a “party killer.” In her Barefoot Contessa cookbook, Back to Basics, she shared specifics. “For small ...