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Editor's Picks - Best Links of the Week

by Lisa Schweitzer, Posted Apr 2nd 2010 @ 5:00PM

A few of the best links on the Web this week:

Italy's asparagus season has begun!
Looking to occupy some free time this weekend? Try snarky Food Writer Bingo.
Two new food reality shows from the folks behind the Jersey Shore are looking for cast members.
If you're planning to cook lamb for Easter, don't do it without reading this guide first.
Ten years after Kitchen Confidential, chefs can no longer afford to be bad boys.

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by Lisa Schweitzer, Posted Mar 26th 2010 @ 5:00PM

A few of the best links on the Web this week:

Food bloggers get a shout out in the new Taco Bell commercial.
Vodka cocktails are making a comeback.
Gordon Ramsay's Top Chef knockoff Master Chef is confirmed to debut Jul. 29 on Fox.
A $13 cup of joe makes its entrance at the Baltimore coffee house, Spro.
The top 20 booze trends to avoid in 2010.

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by Lisa Schweitzer, Posted Mar 19th 2010 @ 5:00PM

Another bustaurant in London. Photo: Rain Rabbit, Flickr

A few of the best links on the Web this week:

Back-of-the-box recipes used to be basic -- but not anymore.
Gwyneth Paltrow discovers the delights of fried Southern food and shares her "Quest for the Best Fried Chicken."
The food bus is the latest take on the food truck even offers patrons a place to sit and eat.
Unemployed? There's no law against using food stamps for gourmet provisions.

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by Lisa Schweitzer, Posted Mar 5th 2010 @ 5:00PM

Brian Boitano in Precita Park. Photo: Gary Soup, Flickr

A few of the best links on the Web this week:

The 2010 IACP Cookbook Award finalists have been announced and, surprisingly, Momofuku is not among them.
Alain Ducasse talks to the Philippine Daily Inquirer about what makes him great.
A comprehensive guide to making pizza at home.
Our favorite figure-skater-turned-TV-chef mans a cheese cart -- this is not a joke.
Confused about how to slice meat properly? Check out this guide.

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by Lisa Schweitzer, Posted Feb 26th 2010 @ 5:00PM

A few of the best links on the Web this week:

Butcher parties are the latest trend in date night activities.
Ben & Jerry's has committed to converting all flavors to Fair Trade Ceritified by 2013.
How do high-end chefs feel about kids at their tables? Pretty good.
Would you pass Foodie 101? Try your luck at the top ten most mispronounced food words.
Chef Tim Love sounds off on bacon overkill.

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