Once considered a Roman delicacy, asparagus is a perennial vegetable that is a member of the lily family. The “spears” are the shoots from an underground crown. It takes about three years for crowns to mature to the point of producing, but once they do, the crowns produce asparagus for about 20 years. Spears are...Read More

Without a doubt, asparagus is one of the harbingers of spring at the farmers’ markets. And these nutritious spears can be cooked in numerous ways — grilled, roasted, steamed, or sauteed. Add them to pasta or salads, or enjoy them as an appetizer. When selecting asparagus, check the bottom of the bunch to see that...Read More