Asparagus

The origins of Asparagus

March 30, 2020 - Category: Foods of the Week

The ancient Phoenicians brought asparagus to the Greeks and Romans. It was described in the sixteenth century by the English writer Evelyn as “sperage,” and he said that it was "delicious eaten raw with oil and vinegar". When selecting asparagus, choose spears that are fresh, firm, and tender (not woody or pithy), with tips that…The origins of Asparagus