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Market Scene: Copley Square and Prudential in Boston
Boston's farmers' market season opened at the Copley Square, one of the longest running and largest markets in the heart of the city. Prudential Farmers' Market, one of the newer Boston area markets, also opened and is one of the first to take advantage of legislation allowing Massachusetts Farm Wineries to sell at farmers' markets. Check out snapshots from both markets of the rhubarb, asparagus, green garlic, chocolate bread, and more.The Food Lab: All About Asparagus
If ramps are the harbingers of spring, then asparagus is certainly its king. Amongst the vegetables that are available year-round from the supermarket, there are very few that show as drastic a change in flavor between the imported, year-round stuff, and the fresh-from-the-earth spring variety. The best part of asparagus is how darn easy it is to prepare. It's a great gateway vegetable for anyone who has been too intimidated to get into vegetable cookery. Even if you do manage to mess it up, it's still pretty delicious stuff. That said, there are a few questions about the powerful green stalks that need answering.In Season: Asparagus
There's a lot to love about asparagus, from their cheery green color to that great little snap they make—but perhaps best of all is that they announce the arrival of spring. In peak season April through June, the slender stalks are time-consuming to grow—plants need at least a year from seed to harvest—and once picked, they're best eaten as soon as possible. But even though asparagus may be labor-intensive to grow, they're great for a quick meal.In Season: Asparagus
In peak season April through June, thick and tender stalks of asparagus are starting to pop up in markets across the country. Originating in the Mediterranean, this perennial garden plant has been considered a delicacy for over 2,000 years. They're characterized by six-to-eight inch long shoots and tightly packed scales.In Season: Asparagus
Photograph from itsjustanalias on Flickr Asparagus is the vegetable that most signals the arrival of Spring to me—its arrival means other green goodies are not far behind! A member of the lily family, asparagus is nutrient-dense—high in folic acid and a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin. Look for firm, fresh, spears with closed, compact tips and uniform diameter, so that all spears will cook in the same amount of time. I like to "hammer" my spears following Gina DePalma's instructions—so simple and delicious. Asparagus Recipes Asparagus with Gruyère and Smoked Ham Lazy Asparagus Omelet Asparagus and Mushroom Tart Pasta with Asparagus and No-Cook Goat Cheese Sauce Browse all asparagus recipes » or...In Videos: Asparagus (A Stalk-umentary)
Asparagus! Stalking the American Life is a documentary film by Kirsten Kelly and Anne de Mare about the self-proclaimed Asparagus Capital of the Nation and host of the National Asparagus Festival, Oceana County, Michigan. Asparagus! explores how this small rural community has been impacted by International trade agreements which have made imported asparagus cheaper, putting Oceana County's asparagus farms at risk. A preview of the documentary after the jump. Don't miss the story of the "Asparagus Disco" starting at 2:08....Photo of the Day: Egg Yolk Spillage
What is it about a burst poached egg that makes me hungry? Better yet, a burst poached egg whose golden yolk is running all over spears of roasted asparagus? See Su-Lin's before and after photos of her asparagus and egg dish. Previously Photo of the Day: Budae Jjigae Serious Sandwich: The Trini 'Double' Photo of the Day: Jamón Ibérico de Bellota...I Like My Asparagus Roasted, How About You?
Last week on the New York Times's Diner's Journal blog, Marion Burros opined that she likes her (local) asparagus snappy but not too snappy, somewhere north of al dente. I like to roast asparagus in a 450-degree oven for ten minutes, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt. I then take the asparagus out of the oven and top it with flash-fried capers. I think I first found this recipe in one of Rozanne Gold's 1-2-3 Cookbooks. But now, I've found a recipe online....Photo of the Day: Purple Asparagus
Purple Asparagus, by Beurremanie on Flickr...Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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