After a long winter we all get anxious in the spring for some fresh homegrown fruits and vegetables. We get tired of the mediocre vegetables found in the supermarket and crave freshness. One of the first vegetables we harvest on the farm is asparagus. The green spears are so tender and so delicious you can eat them raw. It is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. When and if I ever buy asparagus from a grocery store it is necessary to trim a good couple of inches from the bottom to remove that woody texture. Not this asparagus! I guarantee the bottom tastes just as good as the top!

One of the great things about asparagus is that it is super easy to prepare and there are so many different ways you can eat it! My favorite is to toss the whole spear with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper, put it on a roasting pan and roast in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes. My husband likes to coat the Asparagus with Sesame Oil and Sesame Seeds and grill them. Some people like to steam them and serve with a Hollandaise sauce. Another recipe I have tried is to lightly steam the asparagus, lightly cook bacon. Make a bundle of 4-5 asparagus and wrap the cooked bacon around. Place all bundles in a baking dish, sprinkle with brown sugar and bake about 15 minutes. mmm this is good!

Asparagus will be around for another month or so, but before you know it the season will be over. The good news is it’s only early spring and there are lots of fresh green vegetables to look forward to!