
TASTE THE GOOD LIFE
“Take a minute and realize how fabulous you really are... at forty (and beyond)! These are the best years of your life, so let’s explore the very best in food, travel, beauty, recipes and restaurants, fashion and so much more. Experience the latest trends with me - what’s hot, what’s not, and what you really want - to make the second half the best half! Live your dream, take a taste of the good life and enjoy it all!”
– Fran Berger
Relationship Recipes We Love
Friendships
Valentine’s Day with Frozen Sweet Wine Strawberries
It’s the small things that count: frozen strawberries that will make your guests gush! A friend of mine admitted the…
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2018: Fran’s list of Gifts for Women
Challenged by originality? Remember to be thoughtful. It’s probably a huge generalization, but I think it’s a lot easier to…
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2018: Fran’s list of Gifts for Men
Putting thought into gifts for men takes a little effort, but it’s so very rewarding. I admit it. I can…
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Conversation Starters: The wonder of Salt Cellars
“Above the Salt” Idea: Entertain guests like a pro with great salt cellars for your table. Do you know someone…
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Travel
Summer Cocktail idea for you and your friends
La Dolce Vita with a Negroni cocktail recipe: gin, Campari, Vermouth and a twist of Orange peel. Even if you’ve…
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Another Year with Sophisticating Living
What I’ve learned about sophisticated living – and how I’m taking it to the next level in 2018. A friend…
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How Much to Tip when I travel?
Tipping guidelines for keeping up with etiquette while traveling. There are general travel tipping guidelines, but during the holidays it’s…
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Tips for Hotel Tipping and Then Some
Tips help make your trip more enjoyable – in more ways than one! I have done quite a bit of…
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Life Styles
What your dinner party guests really care about!
At your next dinner party, try these ideas to keep a fun night really rolling. I can’t tell you how…
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2018: Fran’s list of Gifts for Women
Challenged by originality? Remember to be thoughtful. It’s probably a huge generalization, but I think it’s a lot easier to…
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2018: Fran’s list of Gifts for Men
Putting thought into gifts for men takes a little effort, but it’s so very rewarding. I admit it. I can…
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Tips for great holiday party lighting.
I have a lot of friends who work in stage, film, and video entertainment. One has been a “lighting designer”…
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