tags: relatives: stories and blogs
relatives: stories and blogs
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How to Talk to Boring Relatives at Dinner
The experts of quality chat weigh in.
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Did She Really Just Say That?
What to do when relatives drink too much and say embarrassing things.
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Neoslacker Interactive Thanksgiving
Make your friends do all the work.
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Holiday Central
Recipes, menus, gifts, and entertaining tips for all your celebratory needs.
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Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?
Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it.
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Know Your Peppers
CHOW’s visual guide to chile peppers.
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You Break It, You Replace It
What to do if you bust your friend’s china.
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What the Hell Is Ice Cream Soft Candy?
This week’s mission: Down-market candy gets a makeover, and a really bad idea for brand extension.
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Stuff I Screwed Up
Looking back on my bad advice.
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10 Good Luck Foods for Chinese New Year
Enjoy prosperity, longevity, and happiness in the Year of the Ox.
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Surprise Guest: Mom
Can you tell a friend not to bring his parent to your party?
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How to Give Uncheesy Thanks
A way to express heartfelt sentiment without feeling like you’re onstage.
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Dinner with a Tightwad
Should you augment a bad tip, and how?
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Hey, Mr. Postman
Where to shop for food gifts online.
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How to Loosen Your Pants
Without your fellow Thanksgiving guests noticing.



