Asparagus

‘Asparagus is always eaten with the left hand and never with a knife and fork,’ the etiquette book says severely, before going on to instruct… Read More »What Is The Right Way To Eat Asparagus?

White asparagus, often called the ‘royal vegetable’, ‘white gold’ or ‘edible ivory’, is the exact same vegetable as green asparagus. How do Germans eat white… Read More »What Is White Asparagus Called?

Large asparagus stalks tend to be much thicker at the bottom than at the top, so peeling makes them more uniform and they will cook… Read More »How Do You Peel Thick Asparagus?

Both white and purple asparagus can be prepared and served in the same ways that green asparagus is—roasted, baked, sauteed, shaved in salads and more.… Read More »Do You Cook White Asparagus The Same As Green Asparagus?

If you do have a bitter tasting asparagus, much of the bitterness can be released by briefly blanching in boiling water. You then plunge the… Read More »How Do You Take The Bitterness Out Of Asparagus?

Nope! There’s no need to soak asparagus before cooking. Do you have to blanch asparagus before cooking? According to Bon Appétit, when it comes to… Read More »Do You Have To Boil Asparagus Before Baking?

Asparagus patches should receive at least one inch of water every week. If they have not received an inch of rain in the last week,… Read More »Does Asparagus Need A Lot Of Water?

It’s a claim that the farmers and chefs of Hampshire County in Western Massachusetts are ready to stand by when it comes to asparagus. Hampshire… Read More »Can Asparagus Grow In Massachusetts?

The root vegetables include beets, carrots, radishes, sweet potatoes, and turnips. Stem vegetables include asparagus and kohlrabi. Among the edible tubers, or underground stems, are… Read More »Is Asparagus A Root Vegetable?

Although asparagus does not have a peel or husk, it is also unlikely to contain pesticides. More than 90% of asparagus samples tested by the… Read More »Is Asparagus A Clean Food?