# Italian Rules for food and drink

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italian-rules-for-food-and-drink/985824>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** food-cooking\
**Created:** [June 20, 2023, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italian-rules-for-food-and-drink/985824 "2023-06-20T11:33:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 15, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italian-rules-for-food-and-drink/985824/141 "2023-07-15T15:48:31Z")

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> [@Novelty\_Bobble](#):
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> One other really good method for asparagus is to oil them lightly and barbeque them for a short time, just to char them and soften them. Then dress with oil garlic and whatever fress herbs you fancy.

This is my favorite. But I’m lazy, so i usually “steam” it in the microwave.

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