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Vicki McClure Davidson | April 8, 2011

This has been a brutal week in our government… but Friday’s finally here. FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. When available, recipes will accompany the “Fab Food Friday Fotos,” with a guarantee that at least one recipe — most preferably a frugal recipe — will always be included.   Be still, my chocolate-loving heart… this Cuban Opera Cake [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | March 11, 2011

FOOD. GLORIOUS MARDI GRAS FOOD. Mardi Gras season began this week, so for this week’s Fab Food Friday Fotos, I’m paying homage to foods that are typically associated with Mardi Gras and with New Orleans and Cajun/Creole cooking. Typically inexpensive, filling, spicy, and delicious dishes… Laissez les bons temps rouler. Some Mardi Gras background from [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | March 4, 2011

Éirinn go brách… Ireland forever! FOOD. GLORIOUS IRISH FOOD. On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone becomes a little bit Irish… Irish food is typically extremely frugal. Main ingredients for most dishes include potatoes, root vegetables, pork, fish, lamb, a bit of beef once in a while, eggs, tomatoes, and oatmeal. Not all that fancy, but dependably [...]

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