"Local asparagus" refers to asparagus that is grown and harvested nearby, rather than being transported from a far-off location. It often implies that the asparagus has a fresher taste and supports local farmers and businesses.
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It was last call for
local asparagus at my farmer's market so I decided to try this recipe.
If you can't
find local asparagus where you are, sub another green vegetable, like Brussels sprouts, or simply double up on the shiitakes!
The highly anticipated arrival
of local asparagus at the University District Farmers Market signals the floodgates are opening and from here on out, there will be new and exciting produce arriving every week.
I served it with a big green salad and wonderful sauteed
white local asparagus that are in season here in Germany for just a short time.
I know most of you are probably looking ahead to spring now, but we're still at least a month off
from local asparagus and strawberries around here, so I'm sticking to this for now.
Still, Snow sees this year's foray into
serving local asparagus, peaches, zucchini, nectarines and potatoes as a first step.
It's not a problem because I'm lucky enough to have Whole Foods just down the street and they keep me stocked
in local asparagus and Swiss chard.
I wanted to take everything home with me but I settled on a few select items — including a bunch a beautiful,
local asparagus.
I love asparagus but never thought of eating them raw... I'll definitely make the salad as soon as I find
some local asparagus.
So while our homegrown snap peas are just beginning to blossom, and
local asparagus has yet to appear in the market, the dogwood flowers are crisping in the heat, and I'm craving all kinds of berries.
Our local asparagus is going to be ready very soon and I've started some spinach in my garden.
No local asparagus here (Iowa) yet, but with the warmer weather this week that may soon change.