she expects my daughter to do all of that because my daughter was the one who said she was gifting “the cake” for the party.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a question about who should provide the cake for a 16th birthday ...

I am upset about getting pulled into what looks like to me confusion, bad planning, communication and coordination.

Three weeks before the sweet 16 party, my daughter got a call from Helen’s sister who used to be a baker. She started talking ...

Dear Eric: My good friend Helen and I both have 16-year-old daughters. Last year, my daughter made a small, beautifully ...

"As far back as ancient Egyptian times sweet breads, and versions of cakes, were used as expressions of togetherness, love ...

I called Helen and told her this is nuts. Helen responded that she does indeed expect my daughter to do all of that because ...

I called Helen and told her this is nuts. Helen responded that she does indeed expect my daughter to do all of that because ...

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The food-based drama 'Secret Ingredient' stars Korean actor Lee Sang-heon, Filipino star Julia Barretto and Indonesian ...

Retirement and birthday plans can bring unexpected challenges. Asking Eric responds to a spouse feeling left out by her ...