What is Asparagus?
It’s always such an exciting time of year when beautiful stalks of green and white asparagus start to line supermarket shelves and farmers market stands. If you’re lucky, you might also find the rarer purple asparagus, a sweeter variety with a vibrant hue.
Asparagus is best from February through June, but it’s ideal to jump in on the season as early as possible, since this is when the most tender stalks are harvested. Select bunches with snappy-looking stalks and tight,...
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