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Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this oneSo, if not…

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Do Your Genealogy

How to do your family's genealogy – a comprehensive guide to the basics of getting started with researching your family history.

How to Survive a Fancy Formal Dinner

It's that time of year. Office holiday parties are coming up, families get together for the holidays, and we slowly start to dread the fancy, formal parties that flood our calendars. Don't worry! As long as you know what to expect, formal affairs aren't difficult. With a little knowledge and some common sense, you can even enjoy them. Here's how.

If You Don't Pass This Quiz, You Must Hate Free Restaurant Bread

Take it from me, you'll have a serious bread craving by the end of this quiz.

PHOTO: Chinese restaurant shares hilarious ‘extremely honest’ menu

This restaurant wants to make sure its menu is completely honest. A Chinese restaurant shared its hilarious ‘extremely honest’ menu and has now since gone viral.

Make Your Restaurant Kid Friendly Without Driving Diners Away

For some parents, the decision between dining out and staying in rests on one question: Do we need to hire […]

Kid-Friendliness Is Key for Bringing Families Back to Restaurants

One key finding: restaurants that create a kid-friendly experience will make parents feel safer and more excited about taking their kids out to eat. Read on

Restaurants try to preserve family-meal tradition to keep staff focused, united

A tradition that may be on the wane, family meal gives restaurant workers a chance to talk and bond while sharing food.

34 Grandmothers Around The World And What They Cook

One Family's Strategies for Saving Money on Food

A mother of young children shares tips on how to save money on groceries and reduce food waste at the same time.

Proper Planning Can Ease Moving Stress for Military Families

Proper Planning Can Ease Moving Stress for Military Families: Daniel's Moving Blog

Restaurant’s No-Kids Rule Sparks Controversy — And A Boost In Business

Wait! Do you really want to give that gift to your family?

My family isn’t much for television watching. Other than sports, the TV can go days without being turned on and nobody misses it. I am a fan of the TV show “The Goldbergs”, and last fall my wife an…

16 Of The Most Annoying Things You Can Do In A Restaurant

"Nothing makes your heart drop like getting sat at 9:45 p.m. when the restaurant closes at 10:00 p.m."

13 Things You Should Never Do in a Restaurant

Dining out is meant to be a fun and pleasant experience. We show up, we sit down, we order, we eat, we pay, and we leave.