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My favorite cutting boards. | Fran Berger
Chefs can get really particular about the things we use often. I adore Boos cutting boards, online at Johnboos.com. I really think they’re the best. The company has been around since 1887 and they make these fantastic solid wood cutting...
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Olive Oil Taste Test. | Fran Berger
Have you ever been to an olive oil tasting? I highly recommend it! I learned while visiting Sicily that olive oil should be tasted with a spoon (and definitely not with bread) so that you actually taste the oil without...
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Sake Sets. | Fran Berger
My best friend loves hot sake, and I love cold sake. Needless to say, we cannot share a bottle. Whether you like your sake hot or cold, we can all agree that room temperature is no good for anyone. That’s...
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How to create an elegant table with everyday dishes. | Fran Berger
No fine china? No problem! You can use your everyday dishes to set an elegant table. Simply use complimentary colors for the different dishes and add a few extra details to elevate the look. Watch this video for some more...
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Snack Dishes. | Fran Berger
Everyone likes snacks. That’s just a fact. When I have friends and family over, I love to set out lots of snacks, something for everyone. Chips, dips, nuts, fruit—these dishes and bowls are all great for looking lovely while keeping...
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Salt and Pepper Grinders. | Fran Berger
Salt and pepper aren’t just essential for flavoring food, they can make a gorgeous statement on your table, as well. These are some of my favorite salt and pepper grinders because they do the job they’re meant to do, and...
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Champagne Glasses. | Fran Berger
Is there any better way to celebrate than with a glass of @domperignonofficial? Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, big accomplishment, or just a beautiful weeknight sunset it’s just about perfect. And that gorgeous bubbly will taste even better when...
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Cucumber Salad Recipe. | Fran Berger
I love everything about sushi, including the cucumber salad that I always eat with it. Called Sunomono, it’s a traditional Japanese salad with very thinly sliced cucumbers, rice wine vinegar, and a few other ingredients. For something so sublime, it...
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Coffee Cube Desserts Recipe | Fran Berger
I always get asked for recipes, and this one for Coffee Cubes is one of my new favorites. It’s fun, easy, comes together quickly, and I found it on Bon Appetit. Though this would be delicious any time of the...
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I've got some big news! | Fran Berger
Guess what? I’ve got big news! Have you ever wanted to just buy some of the fabulous things you’ve seen in my videos? Pretty soon, you’ll be able to do just that on my Fran Berger Custom Home website. So...
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The Perfect Coffee Mug. | Fran Berger
Choosing the perfect mug is about more than just visual appeal. I go into deeper detail in my book, The Catalogue, about what to look for when you’re selecting a mug, but watch here to learn the basics. Buy The...
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Homemade Pizza | Fran Berger
Who doesn’t love pizza? Making your own, especially on a pizza stone, allows you to customize the flavors to exactly what you want in the same amount of time it takes to have a pizza delivered. Here’s all you need...
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Kreation Celery Juice | Fran Berger
Between all the cocktails and the rich, decadent food, I’m always ready to detox after the holidays with a juicing regimen. But buying, washing, and juicing all those vegetables, and then cleaning my juicer can be such a chore. I...
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Bath Products. | Fran Berger
Baths are about so much more than just getting clean. Soaking, relaxing, unwinding from the day – when done right, a bath can be a mini spa day. I love these products from @drteals Dr. Teal’s. Not only do they...
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Winter Skin Secrets | Fran Berger
I get a lot of compliments on my skin, and I’m always happy to accept them! The truth is great skin is not an accident. It takes a little bit of effort and a lot of consistency. With colder weather...
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Look what I found at GEARYS this week: the perfect caviar serving pieces! | Fran Berger
A few friends, great conversation, fabulous champagne and caviar…Doesn’t that sound heavenly? I found these gorgeous caviar serving pieces and these stunning Baccarat champagne flutes at GEARYS and any of them would add the perfect finishing touch to that wonderful...
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Look what I found at GEARYS this week: the perfect Christmas decor! | Fran Berger
There’s no right or wrong way to decorate for Christmas. In fact, it’s a great time to experiment with a style that’s a little different than your home’s normal décor. Someone with a serious sophisticated style can mix it up...
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Look what I found at GEARYS this week: the perfect Christmas ornaments. | Fran Berger
Christmas is a magical time when decadence is the name of the game. I love coming into GEARYS at this time of year because they have this FABULOUS tree every year, decked out from the top to the floor with...
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Look what I found at GEARYS this week: the perfect barware for your home! | Fran Berger
Part of the experience in mixing a cocktail at home is in the making. With the right barware, it can be almost meditative, especially when you sip the end result from an elegant glass that feels great in the hand....
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Look what I found at GEARYS this week: the perfect Christmas tablescape! | Fran Berger
I love entertaining all year long but entertaining at Christmas allows me to use an entirely different set of plates and serving pieces. Any of these patterns from @bernardaud @royalcopenhagen or @herendusa I found at GEARYS would make an absolutely...
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