The Easy Napkin Folding Video

Want to put a little pizzazz into your dinner parties? Slip pureed chili peppers into your guests' mixed drinks (and don't invite me). Or, if you want to try something a little more conservative (with the added benefit that people may actually accept future invitations), fold your napkins into shapes that are both elegant yet still useful enough to spit that piece of liver patè into when the need arises. Host Chris Ello, who presents the material in a casual, bemused fashion, demonstrates a dozen napkin folds ranging from pockets and fans to flowers, caps and candles. He also includes a handful of folds for special occasions. Recommended, as an affordable addition to the burgeoning napkin folding genre; however, if you're looking for a comprehensive program, Nuvo Ltd.'s Fold-Along Napkin Art (VL-12/91) features four times as many folded napkins and is a superior choice. Aud: P. (R. Pitman)