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Luxury gift ideas for the Special Men in your Life. | Fran Berger
Last week, I shared my luxury holiday gift ideas for the special women in your life. Here's my high-end gift giving list for those fabulous men you know. In this video you'll find wonderfully designed items from Louis Vuitton, John Varvatos,...
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Luxury Gift Items for the Special Women in your Life | Fran Berger
It's my favorite time of year when I share my holiday gift ideas for the extraordinary women in your life. This year I brought together some of my best-loved luxury items from La Perla, Natori, MCM, Bodum, Coravin and Baccarat....
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How to set up the perfect cheese board. | Fran Berger
Just because you’re spending the holidays with only your immediate family and household doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be a fabulous cheese board. I know there will be at my house. It’s really a very simple thing to set up. Think...
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The Perfect Double Old Fashioned Crystal Glass | Fran Berger
Nothing is better than drinking a great old fashioned whiskey from a perfect double old fashioned crystal glass. And there are so many styles to choose from. Take a look at the crystal glasses I picked for you from these...
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Fall Spiced Cocktail: Old Fashioned Pumpkin | Fran Berger
It's fall and that means pumpkins - with a little whiskey. It's a pumpkin old fashioned! This favorite adult beverage is a mix of Grand Marnier, maple syrup, pumpkin purée, a shot of Johnny Walker whiskey and a dash of...
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How to pick the perfect tableware for a second home. | Fran Berger
When shopping for the perfect tableware for a second home, I always take into consideration the location of the second home and how my clients will be using that home. Sometimes those things are as different as a casual rural...
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How to excite your guests at your dining table... with mismatched steak knives! | Fran Berger
What a conversation starter you can have when you curate a mismatched collection of interesting steak knives. Everyone loves matching china and glasses. They're lovely to look at and a pleasant experience to dine with. But think about the fun...
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Why you need a home designer, consultant and curator for the perfect home. | Fran Berger
Fran Berger is unquestionably an entertaining dynamo, with an inimitable combination of elegance and edge. After mastering an incredibly successful over 20-year run as the original owner of The Farm of Beverly Hills®, a much-ballyhooed Beverly Hills landmark and Los...
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The sophistication of the right placemat for the right setting. | Fran Berger
When we look at that table setting, what do we see? Dinnerware, silverware, napkins, glasses, centerpiece, and… how about placemats? That’s one detail that I think is often overlooked and that can add just a dash of sophistication. Fran Berger...
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Party treat: champagne jello shots | Fran Berger
There are so many different ways to entertain guests: with mixed drinks, fun appetizers, and tasty finger snacks. This idea is an instant party all by itself: champagne jello shots. It's a little treat that will make a big splash...
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Recipe for a spring time treat—Roasted Asparagus! | Fran Berger
Roasted vegetables are the simplest and tastiest way to make a perfect side dish for any meal. The best vegetables to roast are the ones that are in season and for me, when it’s Spring, that means asparagus.Fran Berger is...
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Peel, Don't Snap! A New Approach to Preparing Asparagus
You’ll enjoy more of your asparagus stems by peeling them. I’ve always loved asparagus and artichokes. They remind me that spring is coming. But they also bring back so many great food memories because there are so many ways...
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How to take care of your cast iron skillet. | Fran Berger
The iron skillet is great for cooking anything where an oven and proper distribution of heat is needed. And they're best for going from stove top to oven. In fact, there's practically nothing that you cook with an iron skillet.Fran...
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How get the best from zesting your citrus. | Fran Berger
What does zesting do for dishes? The best way I can describe it is that it can really add a lovely flavor dimension to just about any recipe. It’s the best way to increase the flavor of the citrus. Some...
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Make your morning beautiful with the Perfect Coffee Service | Fran Berger
A favorite ritual of many of my clients is that first cup of coffee or tea in the morning. What makes it special is the tray and coffee service – sometimes in bed, sometimes at the table but always special....
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Kitchen Hints: The Three Most Common Onions you need in your kitchen | Fran Berger
A friend of mine told me about this 7-onion soup that she had the other day. She said it was so good and so tasty that she wanted to figure out how she might make it at home. Then she...
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Pre-party Check: Favorite soap in the powder room? | Fran Berger
Okay, so it’s not the first thing you think of when you’re hosting a gathering or party. But soap for the powder room really ought to be on the checklist. How little, you ask? Well… read on.I prefer small bar...
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Beyond the Shell: Insights for Buying the Best Eggs
Let’s decode the myths and labels around this favorite dairy product. Eggs are the most complete food – nutritious, affordable and can be served in more ways than you can imagine. Personally, I could eat them for any meal –...
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Effortless Shrimp Cocktail: Master the Perfect Starter
An easy recipe for shrimp cocktail that’s tasty and lovely to look at. I have never met a “starter” I didn’t love. There are so many great ways kick-off an evening of fun with your friends or family but, for...
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Valentine’s Day with Frozen Sweet Wine Strawberries | Fran Berger
It’s the small things that count: frozen strawberries that will make your guests gush! This is so easy that you can literally squeeze it into just about any busy schedule. And it’s a great treat when you’re staying in with...
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