Children's Etiquette - October 2011

I've had such a wonderful time with this group of darling children.  This Sunday, they will celebrate at the wonderful Francesca's Italian Kitchen for the Graduation Dinner.  Look for follow-up pictures of our Halloween Tablescape for this event.

This was "Patriotic Tablescape Day".  The children really enjoy a different tablescape each class and we talk about it to engage them in cultural conversation.  The dining lesson focused on dessert, utilizing the dessert fork and dessert spoon.

At this lesson, the kids REALLY had a fun time donning our Mardi Gras masks and discussing the famous New Orleans holiday.  Students practiced their utensil skills today with the serving of a salad and grilled pork roast.

The children enjoy the "soup lesson" on our "Beachcombers Tablescape Day".

On our "Safari Tablescape Day", the students practice holding their stemware by the "bowl" of the glass to avoid accidents at the table.  Adults get a different lesson in this technique.

I Love To Sing!

I've been singing live since I was 17 years old.  After 35+ years, I finally went into a studio and made this CD. Bittersweetly, I finished it and was able to give it to my Dad before he passed two months later.  He loved to hear me sing and that meant a lot to me.

I know, this has little to do with etiquette, but it's a glimpse into my personal life and other joys besides teaching civility, manners, and all things elegant!

So, if you want to check it out, just click on the link below.  Hope you enjoy!

Jonnie Fox CD