Frugal Café Blog Zone

Vicki McClure Davidson | January 20, 2012

At a dinner party, one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely. ~ W. Somerset Maugham TGIF! FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. Like clockwork, Friday has rolled around again. Time to block out the aggravations of the week, settle back comfortably, and enjoy the fabulous food photos and recipes. When [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | September 16, 2011

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” ~ James Beard FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. Some weeks seem longer than others, but dependably, Friday always arrives. And with that arrival, another posting of fabulous food photographs and frugal recipes. When they’re available, recipes and recipe links will accompany select “Fab Food Friday Fotos,” with a guarantee [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | July 22, 2011

FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD. Another week, and thankfully, another Friday has finally arrived. Fabulous food photographs to take your mind off what ails you. When they are available, recipes and recipe links will accompany select “Fab Food Friday Fotos,” with a guarantee that at least one frugal-minded recipe will always be included.   Photographer Dirk Huijssoon [...]

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