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Vicki McClure Davidson | April 6, 2012

Pounding fragrant things — particularly garlic, basil, parsley — is a tremendous antidote to depression. But it applies also to juniper berries, coriander seeds, and the grilled fruits of the chilli pepper. Pounding these things produces an alteration in one’s being — from sighing with fatigue to inhaling with pleasure. The cheering effects of herbs [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | March 16, 2012

  FOOD. GLORIOUS IRISH AND INDIAN FOOD. Mixing it up today with Irish and Indian food photos and recipes (during the month of March, late Indian politician Kanshi Ram’s birthday, Rajasthan Day, and Bhiar Day are celebrated in different parts of India). And anyone who is Irish, even for just one day, knows that tomorrow [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | March 9, 2012

A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that’s when cuisine is truly exciting. ~ Chef and restaurateur Charlie Trotter FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. Kick off the shoes, turn up the music, and settle back ’til you’re comfy — [...]

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