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FaceTime with the Content Guy:  A Food Retailing Mantra

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While demonstrating how to make a parmesan chicken dish, chef Jamie Oliver and writer Mark Bittman had an exchange that I think perfectly serves as a mantra for how food retailers should approach their business.

The recipe preparation and entire conversation can be seen here:

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