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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...

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Jul 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...

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Jul 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...

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Jun 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...

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Jun 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,...

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