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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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Vicki McClure Davidson | February 17, 2012

Dining with one’s friends and beloved family is certainly one of life’s primal and most innocent delights, one that is both soul-satisfying and eternal. ~ Julia Child FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. Another week, another Friday, another collection of fabulous food photos and recipes. Time to get comfy in that computer chair, throw off the shoes and [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | January 27, 2012

Long week? Tense week? Fret no longer… Friday is finally here. “Cookery is not chemistry. It is an art. It requires instinct and taste rather than exact measurements.” – Chef Marcel Boulestin FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. When they’re available, recipes and recipe links will accompany select “Fab Food Friday Fotos,” with a guarantee that at least [...]

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