Jul 27, 2018
Which bread plate is yours? Here's an easy trick to help you remember | Fran Berger
Table rules cover a myriad of things, right up to how and when one sits at a formal dinner table if royalty is present. But for your table, it’s the bread plate. And I want to share with you a...
Read MoreJul 13, 2018
How to deseed, chop and dice jalapeños | Fran Berger
Deseeding and chopping jalapeño peppers. Sounds simple enough, right? Maybe until now, you just washed them and cut them like anyone else. Perhaps that’s okay for a Superbowl dip, remember that when a recipe calls for jalapeño, the taste you...
Read MoreJul 07, 2018
Pantry Power: 7 Items for Instant Meal Magic
You’ll be ready for just about anything if you keep these items in stock at home at all times. I keep my pantry well-stocked at all times. I owe that habit to years in the restaurant business. One of...
Read MoreJun 29, 2018
4th of July recipe: marinated olives and feta | Fran Berger
A fabulous find from Bon Appétit Magazine - olives and feta, marinated in olive oil. It’s a perfect recipe for things like 4th of July parties where light, savory snacks with friends really hits the spot.DO’s and DON’Ts with this...
Read MoreJun 23, 2018
Indulge in Frozen Wine-Marinated Grapes: The Ideal Adult Snack
If you love frozen grapes, you’re going to absolutely swoon when you try this idea. One of my favorite summer treats is frozen grapes. I love them, don’t you? They’re so easy to do – clean them, dry them,...
Read More




