Silverware, with its glistering surface and ornate designs, dresses the table like no other material and has an unmatched capacity for turning a meal into an occasion, as Matthew Dennison discovers

FAR MORE THAN DISHES THAT WORK TOGETHER, A MENU SETS THE STAGE FOR DINNERS WITH FRIENDS – OR SO SAYS DIANA HENRY

D inah was not a Christmas cook. Her ...

AT the most basic level, they give us a rundown of what we might fancy eating at our favourite restaurant, café or takeaway. But there’s so much more to menus than merely a list of dishes and ingredie

“This tiny, romantic bistro is utterly French in every way, from the menu scribbled daily on a blackboard to the décor of red-checked tablecloths and vintage posters.” SIT AT: The red banquette seatin

Whether you’re hosting a date night, dinner party or big family meal, you’re probably looking for ways to make your food that little bit more special for your guests. But instead of trying to nail ove