I do have to admit that, at home, there’s not a lot to be excited about these days. Considering, though, what’s happening in my city and around the world, having less excitement is a good thing. But there is excitement on the horizon: asparagus season is coming. And that is always something that brings joy! […]
Rhubarb and asparagus are two foods that are responsible for much excitement at this time each year. They’re the first signs of the season signaling that plenty of local bounty is to come in a not too distant future. (Arugula is also one of the first to come up in my garden as well!) And […]
It’s finally here – the first long weekend of summer. In Canada, it’s Victoria Day weekend which kicks off the season while next week, in the U.S., it’s Memorial Day. Wherever you are, summertime means barbecuing, entertaining and relaxation. It’s also the season for amazing local produce and up there on my list is asparagus. […]
Nothing says spring like bunches of asparagus for sale at your green grocers. Asparagus, like leafy greens, is not only a taste treat, it’s packed with a wide assortment of nutritional goodies. Here are the top six reasons to enjoy this vegetable: • It’s packed with folate, the B vitamin linked to a variety of […]
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