_ This weekend we had a Table Setting class in my home. We served a cup of tea/coffee and some delicious cake as we sat down to discuss the various types of table settings (both formal and informal) and methods for serving.  The attendees being from various countries each shared what they knew about planning a meal and creating a table.  It was interesting to hear about the cultural differences. We then studied various set-ups at the dining room table.  Each student then had an assignment to design on paper a meal by choosing the occasion, courses, china, glassware, flowers, candles, cutlery, linens and other particulars that would dress up the table. Then they each had to create their setting and serve. We finished off the afternoon by setting the table for ourselves as we had our own lovely luncheon served outside on a (lucky for us) beautiful day in Southern California.

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