Jan 04, 2019
Make a resolution, pay attention to your olives! | Fran Berger
It’s a shame to take the olive for granted when there’s so much variety!I love olives. Green, black, stuffed, unstuffed, in salads, or plain. Today, there are enough varieties of olives to match just about any palate—even those that are...
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 MoreNov 30, 2018
Tips for great holiday party lighting. | Fran Berger
Set the mood for your family and friends with awesome lighting. Imagine you’re the director of your own stage production of “The Holidays at My Home.” What are you going to do to set the mood for a great party?...
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