THE LATEST FROM FRAN BERGER
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The right way to care for crystal stemware. | Fran Berger
Listen, there is absolutely a right way to care for crystal stemware. It is so beautiful, but it is fragile, so I want to share this little trick with you to make sure yours survives the drying process. Enjoy this...
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How Intentional Design Transforms Glassware into Crystal Art | Fran Berger
There is no match for intentional and well-considered design. This is where beauty lives and comes to life in the most exceptional ways. Seeing my glassware designs transform from my drawings into these singular works of crystal art by wonderfully...
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My first glassware design. | Fran Berger
If you know me, you know I’m a bubble girl at heart. I was always looking for just the right breathtaking flute design to savor my favorite fine and dry bubbles in… and finally created it myself. I truly wanted...
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Streamline Your Stemware Routine with This Easy Restaurant Trick! | Fran Berger
Stemware can have a long road to travel from where it is washed and dried to where it is stored and displayed, or refilled and used again – yes please! I picked up this easy trick in the restaurant biz,...
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How to perfectly poach an egg. | Fran Berger
Every home cook should know how to perfectly poach an egg. It is the perfect topper for avocado toast or a warm bowl of ramen. I want to let you in on my little secret- you can do this in...
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The Perfect Cookie Recipe. | Fran Berger
Are you looking for the perfect cookie recipe? Of course, you are. We all are! I love to make these chocolate cookies when I have guests over because they’re just the right level of sweet for after a meal, plus...
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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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