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Author: Meg Favreau

Meg Favreau is a writer and comedian living in Los Angeles. Her writing has appeared in McSweeney’s, The Big Jewel, The Huffington Post, Table Matters, and The Smew. Her book with photographer Michael Reali, Little Old Lady Recipes: Comfort Food and Kitchen Table Wisdom, was released in November 2011 by Quirk Books. She's currently the senior editor at the frugal living and personal finance site Wise Bread, and a regular guest on American Public Media’s Marketplace Money.
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09/15/2010

Seeking Balance in Belize

Placencia juggles its future.

by Meg Favreau

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06/04/2010

Laugh Riot

The problem isn't female comedians. It's how we sort comedy.

by Meg Favreau

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05/21/2010

The Sound Effect

You hear that "doink doink" and you know...

by Meg Favreau

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03/05/2010

A Matter of Convenience

Is there anything Americans won't put in their mouths?

by Meg Favreau

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01/11/2010

Passing the Bar

...since most are filled with crap.

by Meg Favreau

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12/17/2009

Back to the Grind

Summoning the power to make my own flour (hint: it doesn't take much).

by Meg Favreau

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12/11/2009

Me Make Canes?

Don't worry — you're able.

by Meg Favreau

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11/19/2009

You Can Do It

When life hands you a pumpkin, cut, scrape, quarter, roast, and puree it.

by Meg Favreau

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11/05/2009

Yellow Fever

The divine pleasures of real butter.

by Meg Favreau

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10/23/2009

Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em

Luxury circa 2009: salmon, a grill, and some wood chips.

by Meg Favreau

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