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Sunday, July 25, 2010

"Viand" defined

vi·and (vī'ənd)
n.
1.

An item of food.
2.

A very choice or delicious dish.
2.

viands Provisions; victuals. (Source: Dictionary.com)

So there it is in a nutshell. Some efforts are merely provisions; others are a wonderful amalgam or twist on the ordinary and can be considered choice. Food is art, so let's exercise our palettes as well as our palates!

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