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Vicki McClure Davidson | May 4, 2012

“I prefer to regard a dessert as I would imagine the perfect woman: subtle, a little bittersweet, not blowsy and extrovert. Delicately made up, not highly rouged. Holding back, not exposing everything and, of course, with a flavor that lasts.” ~ Graham Kerr FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. Quite a week, eh? Thank goodness it’s finally Friday [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | May 4, 2012

  Informative Wall Street Journal video about ordering fish in restaurants: Anna Prior on “Lunch Break” discusses a number of things your seafood restaurant may not be telling you about their fish and other seafood, some of which may be surprising. I know I was surprised to learn that Las Vegas is now in the [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | April 27, 2012

FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. Warmer weather is spreading across the lands, and with it, renewed interest in growing vegetable gardens, exploring farmers’ markets, and preparing fresh and delicious, as well as frugal, meals. Wondrous food photos and recipes… must be Friday. When they’re available, recipes and recipe links will accompany select “Fab Food Friday Fotos,” with [...]

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