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Articles by Claire Fountain

Claire Fountain is a witty and passionate baker, writer, chef and founder of For the Taste of It. She can also be found on Twitter at @OhItsClaire.

The South Shall Rise Again!
August 10, 2009 – 1:12 pm | 3 Comments
The South Shall Rise Again!

The majestic beauty of Mississippi cannot be overstated. Situated alongside the river that bears its name, Mississippi is a treasure of a state where the sun blisters your skin, the humidity is thick as oak, and the people are as sweet as the tea they sip.

On Taste: A Slow Food Book Review
August 5, 2009 – 5:21 pm | 11 Comments

The ugly truth is that few have the ability to “taste” in today’s world. We have become numb to what real foods are, and actually have begun to prefer the pre-packaged flavor I call “plastic.”