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Jun 15, 2018

My favorite summer cocktail - Negroni | Fran Berger

I love anything Italian and I’ve been very fortunate to travel to many different parts of that magical country. Maybe it should come as no surprise that I’ve also collected some great recipes and cooking ideas during my travels there....

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Jun 09, 2018

Flowers for Home Décor – How to keep Hydrangeas fresher longer

A popular ornamental plant is our favorite home flower decoration – hydrangea! The name “hydrangea” may or may not ring any bells. But if ornamental horticulture happens to be your “thing” or if you have ever seen the plant and...

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Jun 08, 2018

How to love your hydrangeas - and make them last for weeks! | Fran Berger

I’ve extended the life of my hydrangeas for weeks using this method. Just keep dunking them and bringing them back to life. After you restore hydrangea flowers, you can cut the stems again and arrange them in your vase as...

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Jun 02, 2018

Food Tip – Keep your herbs fresh for up to a week!

A quick and easy way to save your refrigerated herbs – they’ll keep for a week! We depend on the excellent flavor of our herbs to enhance our cooking.  I have many friends who wait until the day before they...

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Jun 01, 2018

Keep your herbs clean and fresh for days! | Fran Berger

How to keep your herbs fresh for days. Rinse herbs as soon as you get home from the market – don’t wait until you need them for dinner! This little trick helps to rehydrate the bunch so they stay fresher...

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