Dec 29, 2018
What to do with all those gift wines?
Turn them all into wine spritzers and keep your party going! Gift wines. There. I said it. A bottle quickly picked up at the market, thoughtfully bought, but random nevertheless. Guests can’t help it. Buying a random bottle of wine...
Read MoreDec 28, 2018
What to do with all those gift wines? | Fran Berger
Gift wines. There. I said it. A bottle quickly picked up at the market, thoughtfully bought, but random nevertheless. There are things you can do with these random wines, even those over-sweet and barely drinkable cheap bottles, that can keep...
Read MoreDec 22, 2018
Baking Bacon: Perfect Crispiness Without the Hassle
You’ll be blown away how much easier it is to BAKE your bacon. I may be stating the obvious but frying bacon is a real hassle. Everyone loves the taste, hardly anyone complains about the smell of bacon cooking...
Read MoreDec 15, 2018
Gifts She'll Love: Fran's Women's Gift Guide
Challenged by originality? Remember to be thoughtful. It’s probably a huge generalization, but I think it’s a lot easier to get a gift for a guy-friend than it is for a girl-friend. Not saying that guys are less sophisticated...
Read MoreDec 08, 2018
2018: Fran’s list of Gifts for Men
Putting thought into gifts for men takes a little effort, but it’s so very rewarding. I admit it. I can get pretty particular sometimes. I still hand-write letters and thank you notes to friends and family. Yep. On paper! I...
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