In Season: Asparagus

May 02, 2013

In Season: Asparagus

photo courtesy: Ontario Farm Fresh

ASPARAGUS = GREEN POWER

These nutrient rich spears are packed with fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, E and K. Which means asparagus can do everything from detoxify our system, to reduce the risk of heart disease and even has known anti-aging functions. Anti-aging? Can I get an Amen? If nothing else, that alone is going to make me double, maybe even triple my asparagus intake.

Buying:

look for tight, firm tips, that are bright green in colour
ends should be cut and not dry. Typically asparagus is sold standing up and in water.

Storing:

wrap the cut ends with a damp paper towel
keep refrigerated

Prepping:

bottom ends of asparagus are tough.
holding the spear end to end bend, you will find each spear has a natural breaking point. this is where the asparagus transitions from tender to woody. snap and discard the bottoms.