FARGO – Little fork for salad or the big one? Soup spoon or dessert spoon? Navigating and setting forks, spoons, plates, knives and glasses can be intimidating. Even etiquette expert Emily Post needed ...

We’ve all experienced it at one time or another – that moment when you sit down for dinner and find a place setting in front of you that appears to include enough dishes for breakfast and lunch, too.

Traditions are wonderful, but the holiday table doesn't have to be hamstrung by them. Ellis Lucia / The Times-PicayuneMatt Voelkel's minimalist place-setting reflects his belief that the food should ...