THE LATEST FROM FRAN BERGER
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Pushing Through the ‘Fear of Failure’
Thrilled to be asked by LivingBetter50 to kick off their series on Extraordinary Women, on February 10. These interviews came at a great time for me – during the launch of my brand expansion! The interviews themselves: a truly humbling experience. Just to...
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
There are days when we all hate the mirror. I agree that whoever said that the mirror doesn’t lie was actually telling the truth. I’ll look in the mirror and think I’m either “fat” or my skin doesn’t look good...
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Relationships and Love: The Only Constant in Life is Change
For this Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to bring up Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher who said that the only constant in life is change. He was SO right – thank goodness! I have found in my...
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Easy Skillet Recipe for Gnocchi with Sausage & Tomatoes
Recipe: Gnocchi with Sausage and Tomatoes This recipe is such a great one – quick to make and looks beautiful on the plate. It’s from The Kitchn, a favorite website that always has so many yummy recipes posted. This one popped...
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Valentine’s Day for Singles?
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and when it does come I will have been single for the last three of them. It’s not exactly the most fun day- evening thing to look forward to if you don’t...
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For the Love of Mustard
Recipe: Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew Author: Recipe adapted by Deb Perelman from Regina Schrambling, NYT It’s cold outside. Maybe it’s raining or snowing where you are. But that means soups and stews that take a while on the stove or...
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Fran’s Soapbox: There’s Only One Winner
I’m going to step on my soap box now so be warned! When I was growing up, medals, trophies and awards were all things that you worked hard for, practiced hard for. It was still the case when my kids...
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Hard Boiled Eggs Aren’t Hard
Perfect Boiled Eggs – way easier than you think! Author: Tips used by Russ Parsons, LA Times I was out to dinner last night with some girlfriends and for some reason, the conversation turned to how hard it is to...
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Pitcher of Convenience and Style
There’s a reason why it’s easier to serve wine at a party rather than staying in your bar and mixing individual drinks – you get to refill glasses by just carrying a bottle around the room so you can be...
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My favorite recipe for a Girls Night – YAH!
I’m often asked what my favorite “girls night” recipes are. I like the ones that are good for catching up and remind us of old memories. Especially once the summer and the backyard cookouts are over, I’m also more interested...
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Pasta Recipe: Bucatini With Tomato, Guanciale, And Chile
Bucatini With Tomato, Guanciale, & Chile Original Recipe by April Bloomfield & Josh Evan I love a good Pasta Carbonara, but sometimes the combo of the bacon and eggs can get a “little much”. I found this in the September...
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Date Night Wine from Gruet Winery
I love when I’m asked my wine recommendations because there are so many wonderful options to explore! Date night wines for a romantic dinner at home have been a popular discussion recently, so here are a few of my romantic...
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Travel Lightly and Deal With The Issue Now
 A favorite saying of mine comes from Confucius: “Wherever you go, there you are.” And I find that this philosophy never fails to bring out deeper meaning to just about every situation.  I was having dinner with one...
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I’m a Really Nice Person, but Kindness is not a Weakness
People tell me that I’m really nice. Friends say that I’m very supportive and that they call me for opinions because they know I’ll be honest with them. They know that I will always tell them what I believe but that...
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Don't Cry Wolf, Be Honest With Yourself
Threats only work the first time – Never Cry Wolf Always do what you say you will do. If you’re not sure you can, then just don’t say anything. How many times have we seen people, either with their kids...
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Travel Light with a Matched Set of Luggage
I find it pretty interesting when people refer to how much “baggage” someone is or isn’t carrying around with them. Baggage is just another word for luggage and I don’t know about you but I love my luggage – dark...
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Recipe for Sauteed Pears with Bacon and Mustard?
Three Great flavors on One Plate The author of this recipe is Chris Morocco, published in the November 2015 issue of Bon Appétit. You should know that any recipe that combines three of my favorite things – bacon, pears and of...
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Sex
I’m just going to say it… Sex makes women STUPID! I’ve been saying this for ages and eventually all my girlfriends agree with me. You have to understand, I’m all for having sex, making love, having a deep connection with...
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Wine Enthusiast's Delight: The Coravin Wine Preserver
I can’t say how many times I’ve made dinner and wanted to have just one glass of wine, but I knew that I wouldn’t finish the bottle so I didn’t open one. Seriously disappointing if your dinner would go perfectly...
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Kid's Choices
I have never understood parents who don’t give their children rules and boundaries in their lives; it always ends with kids who grow into adults who think they can do anything they want with no consequences. It’s not how the world...
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