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If your looking for a go to side dish that will impress people and is easy to make, this is it.  When I serve this salad as a side dish, it often steals the show away from everything else at dinner.

It’s also a great way to serve asparagus in an original way with the classic flavours of bacon, lemon, and parmesan.

Here’s is what you’ll need to serve this up:

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Are You Following These Food Folks On Twitter Yet?

February 11, 2009
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Your missing out. Did you know that?

Right now great conversations about food and the food world are happening on Twitter with some pretty interesting and well known people.

I find these food folks really add value to my Twitter experience and are worth following.

Here they are in no particular order.

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5 Simple Steps for Food Bloggers Starting out on Twitter

February 4, 2009
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When you first join Twitter, it’s hard to understand what all the fuss is about. You aren’t following anybody and you have no followers.

Don’t worry, everyone starts like this. Here are 5 easy steps to get you started and connected to the Twitter food community.

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Why Every Food Blogger Needs to be on Twitter

January 31, 2009
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Twitter is fast becoming the most powerful social media tool for connecting with the online food community and other food bloggers.
And if your not using it your missing out.
Twitter is just starting to hit the mainstream and is still dominated by new users so now is the time to join. The sooner you join, [...]

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Sneak Peak: “Jamie Saves our Bacon” - Jamie Oliver’s new Show

January 26, 2009
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Today Jamie Oliver announced on his blog the launch of his new microsite for his brand new show, “Jamie Saves our Bacon”. His latest effort is all about Britain’s pork industry, how its come under threat, and why pig farmers are going out of business.

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Top Four Giveaways Diners are Guilty of when Leaving a Bad Tip

January 17, 2009
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People are born and raised as either good tippers or bad tippers. 95% of the time its just that simple. Although there may be a small chance someone can undergo a tip conversion at some point in life, they basically operate in these two categories exclusively.

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Sushi Etiquette – A Beginners Guide on how to Eat Sushi

January 16, 2009
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There are two kinds of sushi experiences. There is the cheap all you can eat (AYCE) sushi joints handing out greying tuna, unseasoned rice, and California rolls; and there are the real sushi joints doing things the right way.

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How to Buy a Chef Knife

January 12, 2009
Don't Waste Your Money!

The first thing you need to do is get rid of any urge to go out and buy one of those overpriced knife sets.

The problem with them is they come with more knives then you will ever really need, and while you may get more knives, the quality is often average at best unless you really break the bank.

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4 Simple ways to Improve You’re Cooking Instantly

January 9, 2009
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In cooking, execution matters. Recipes are only words on a page to guide you. How you execute a dish can totally change the way the final product tastes. For any established home cook or professional, these four tips are second nature.

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