Looking for something fancy and delicious to make for New Year’s Brunch this year? Asparagus with hollandaise sauce is a great choice. If you have never made hollandaise sauce before, it’s easier than you think. Trust me, if I can do it, so can you. Ingredients 1 pound asparagus 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup clarified butter {1 Read More >>
Asparagus Salad
If you are looking for a way to sneak more delicious asparagus into your menu, this recipe for asparagus salad is pretty freakin’ awesome if I do say so myself. I was also able to use a few homegorwn French breakfast radishes into the salad as well. This salad makes enough for 2 main course Read More >>
How to Store Asparagus so it Lasts Longer
Deals on asparagus are popping up like crazy this time of year and we just can’t stop eating it. The thing is though, asparagus is kind of a treat around here, so when I get a bunch, I like to use it in as many dishes as possible to make it go a little further. Read More >>
How to Grow Asparagus {Start to Finish}
If you are thinking about growing asparagus, early spring is the time to do it. I was at my local nursery yesterday and spotted asparagus crowns selling for $1.99 each. They are a little pricey up front, but asparagus season lasts 6- 8 weeks and a well maintained asparagus bed can last up to 20 years. Brief Read More >>
Easy Asparagus Recipe – Asparagus with Balsamic-Butter Sauce
Emily from Frugal Living NW posted this recipe for Broiled Asparagus with Balsamic-Butter Sauce a while back and I finally got around to making it for lunch today. Holy little green trees! It was hands down the best recipe for asparagus I have ever tried. Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 Read More >>