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Vicki McClure Davidson | November 11, 2011

FOOD. GLORIOUS THANKSGIVING FOOD. These economic times are far more difficult now than they’ve been for more than three decades. Therefore, making delicious, frugal meals may be more challenging than you’ve ever known, especially during the holidays. Thanksgiving dinner is traditionally a day of giving thanks, feasting, spending time with and sharing one’s bounty with [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | August 19, 2011

“Please understand the reason why Chinese vegetables taste so good. It is simple. The Chinese do not cook them, they just threaten them!” ~ Jeff Smith, The Frugal Gourmet FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. End of the work week, start of the weekend — time to kick back and enjoy these awesome food photos and recipes. Just [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | August 12, 2011

Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity. ~ Voltaire It’s Fab Food Friday Fotos time… Fridays totally rock. I’m quite passionate about food — and you likely are, too, which is why you’re reading this Fab Food Friday Fotos posting [...]

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