Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I have a feeling a different quality was shipped to Alaska than was to Indiana... sounds like the ones in Alaska were a little aged by the time you bought them. xoxoRobyn I went to a farmer's market in Indiana a few days ago. I bought some asparagus. It had thick stalks but was very tender and snapped when I tried to break it in half. If I go to the store here in Alaska and bought asparagus even half the thickness, it would not snap and have a lot of fibrous strands. I was wondering if there are different types of asparagus or do they grow it different so it is so tender? Any ideas out there? Thanks GB _Elizabeth Swann_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461136/) : There will come a moment when you have the chance to do the right thing. _Jack Sparrow_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) : I love those moments. I like to wave at them as they pass by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Really? It doesn't snap? Oh man! maybe I am too lucky living down here in asparagus heaven... I went to the Stockton asparagus festival and stuffed myself. ) Asparagus margaritas...fried asparagus... asparagus anyway you like it! xoxoRobyn Robyn All the asparagus up here has been like that for years. We have Fred meyer, Carrs ( subsidiary of Safeway), Sam's club and Costco and others. All the asparagus has been like that since I've been here 23 years ago. GB _Elizabeth Swann_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461136/) : There will come a moment when you have the chance to do the right thing. _Jack Sparrow_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) : I love those moments. I like to wave at them as they pass by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 The rubbery asparagus was probably much older. It should snap!!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - greatyoga Wednesday, July 05, 2006 2:24 PM asparagus I went to a farmer's market in Indiana a few days ago. I bought some asparagus. It had thick stalks but was very tender and snapped when I tried to break it in half. If I go to the store here in Alaska and bought asparagus even half the thickness, it would not snap and have a lot of fibrous strands. I was wondering if there are different types of asparagus or do they grow it different so it is so tender? Any ideas out there? Thanks GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Robyn All the asparagus up here has been like that for years. We have Fred meyer, Carrs ( subsidiary of Safeway), Sam's club and Costco and others. All the asparagus has been like that since I've been here 23 years ago. GB , TruNatrschild wrote: > > > > I have a feeling a different quality was shipped to Alaska than was to > Indiana... sounds like the ones in Alaska were a little aged by the time you > bought them. > xoxoRobyn > > > > I went to a farmer's market in Indiana a few days ago. I bought some > asparagus. It had thick stalks but was very tender and snapped when I > tried to break it in half. If I go to the store here in Alaska and > bought asparagus even half the thickness, it would not snap and have a > lot of fibrous strands. I was wondering if there are different types > of asparagus or do they grow it different so it is so tender? Any > ideas out there? > > Thanks > GB _Elizabeth Swann_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461136/) > : There will come a moment when you have the chance to do the right thing. > _Jack Sparrow_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) : I love those moments. I > like to wave at them as they pass by. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hi GB, Nice to see you back posting again Hope you had a good trip. There are different kinds of asparagus but they should all snap when you break them. If they aren't, they're just not fresh . I have read it's not hard to grow but takes 2+ years to start producing and takes a lot of space. They grow artichokes in places in AK, perhaps asparagus would grow? Peace, Diane , " greatyoga " <greatyoga wrote: > > Robyn > > All the asparagus up here has been like that for years. We have > Fred meyer, Carrs ( subsidiary of Safeway), Sam's club and Costco > and others. All the asparagus has been like that since I've been > here 23 years ago. > > GB > > , TruNatrschild@ wrote: > > > > > > > > I have a feeling a different quality was shipped to Alaska than > was to > > Indiana... sounds like the ones in Alaska were a little aged by > the time you > > bought them. > > xoxoRobyn > > > > > > > > I went to a farmer's market in Indiana a few days ago. I bought > some > > asparagus. It had thick stalks but was very tender and snapped > when I > > tried to break it in half. If I go to the store here in Alaska > and > > bought asparagus even half the thickness, it would not snap and > have a > > lot of fibrous strands. I was wondering if there are different > types > > of asparagus or do they grow it different so it is so tender? Any > > ideas out there? > > > > Thanks > > GB > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _Elizabeth Swann_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461136/) > > : There will come a moment when you have the chance to do the > right thing. > > _Jack Sparrow_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) : I love > those moments. I > > like to wave at them as they pass by. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Thanks Diane Almost all the asparagus here is real fibrous like celery strands only tougher. The only good ones are about 1/4 " in diameter. I've thought of growing asparagus but the growing season is only 3 months long so it wouldn't work too well in January. Thanks GB , " strayfeather1 " <otherbox2001 wrote: > > Hi GB, > Nice to see you back posting again Hope you had a good trip. > There are different kinds of asparagus but they should all snap when > you break them. If they aren't, they're just not fresh . I have > read it's not hard to grow but takes 2+ years to start producing and > takes a lot of space. They grow artichokes in places in AK, perhaps > asparagus would grow? > Peace, > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I'm jealous Gb , TruNatrschild wrote: > > > > Really? It doesn't snap? Oh man! maybe I am too lucky living down here in > asparagus heaven... I went to the Stockton asparagus festival and stuffed > myself. ) Asparagus margaritas...fried asparagus... asparagus anyway you like it! > xoxoRobyn > > > > Robyn > > All the asparagus up here has been like that for years. We have > Fred meyer, Carrs ( subsidiary of Safeway), Sam's club and Costco > and others. All the asparagus has been like that since I've been > here 23 years ago. > > GB _Elizabeth Swann_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461136/) > : There will come a moment when you have the chance to do the right thing. > _Jack Sparrow_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) : I love those moments. I > like to wave at them as they pass by. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 ) yeah.... Well, next year, I will invite you! It's a 3-day event.... xoxoRobyn I'm jealous Gb _Elizabeth Swann_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461136/) : There will come a moment when you have the chance to do the right thing. _Jack Sparrow_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) : I love those moments. I like to wave at them as they pass by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I saute in garlic and olive oil and then put in a wrap and eat. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I never have liked it much, going to give it a second try. I still have yet to go full veg, but I so want to. My family isn't supportive, and I am a zombie from dealing with a four month old who refuses to sleep through the night, and cries constantly if he's put down. I need recipes that are so simple I can throw them together while holding a baby. Alia - " jogging_buddha " <jogging_buddha >I saute in garlic and olive oil and then put in a wrap and eat. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 , " jogging_buddha " <jogging_buddha wrote: > > I saute in garlic and olive oil and then put in a wrap and eat. > > Pete > When grilling asparagus I steam it for a couple of minutes then brush it with garlic and olive oil before grilling it. I do the same thing if I am going to saute it. My husband loved it this way. I actually prefer it steamed but I tend to like most vegetables " naked " . Deb in Idaho looking forward to finding Wallawalla asparagus in the stores soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I was at a produce store the other day, standing in line behind someone who was buying asparagus (out of season!) who said she didn't even look at the price per pound (almost $5) because she needed it for a recipe. Turned out to be USD$10 for the bunch. I eat it only in season, when it's around $2 a pound. At 3:07 PM +0100 9/19/09, jo.heartwork wrote: ASPARAGUS: Asparagus contains an amino acid called Aspargagine which is a strong diuretic, stimulating the kidneys. Asparagus is a great blood cleanser and excellent for healthy bowel maintenance. Some find that it soothes a nervous mind. You may find your urine turning dark and developing a strong odour. This is a harmless by-product of asparagus. Asparagus also contains beta-carotene, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, bioflavonoid, potassium, and vitamin C. Fresh, it should be bright green and firm to the tip. It will keep a couple of days in the refrigerator. Asparagus is an expensive but delicious addition to any veggie juice drink. It is excellent to juice with carrots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 It's not that much more than other organic vegetables here, but they are all pretty expensive. When we were in Cornwall recently a couple of the other guests were from Chicago and they said it was a real shock to see the prices, mainly of petrol (which astounded them) but also of fresh food. Jo - yarrow Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:54 PM Re: Asparagus I was at a produce store the other day, standing in line behind someone who was buying asparagus (out of season!) who said she didn't even look at the price per pound (almost $5) because she needed it for a recipe. Turned out to be USD$10 for the bunch. I eat it only in season, when it's around $2 a pound. At 3:07 PM +0100 9/19/09, jo.heartwork wrote: ASPARAGUS: Asparagus contains an amino acid called Aspargagine which is a strong diuretic, stimulating the kidneys. Asparagus is a great blood cleanser and excellent for healthy bowel maintenance. Some find that it soothes a nervous mind. You may find your urine turning dark and developing a strong odour. This is a harmless by-product of asparagus. Asparagus also contains beta-carotene, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, bioflavonoid, potassium, and vitamin C. Fresh, it should be bright green and firm to the tip. It will keep a couple of days in the refrigerator. Asparagus is an expensive but delicious addition to any veggie juice drink. It is excellent to juice with carrots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 "jo.heartwork" Sep 19, 2009 2:32 PM Re: Asparagus It's not that much more than other organic vegetables here, but they are all pretty expensive. When we were in Cornwall recently a couple of the other guests were from Chicago and they said it was a real shock to see the prices, mainly of petrol (which astounded them) but also of fresh food. Jo - yarrow Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:54 PM Re: Asparagus I was at a produce store the other day, standing in line behind someone who was buying asparagus (out of season!) who said she didn't even look at the price per pound (almost $5) because she needed it for a recipe. Turned out to be USD$10 for the bunch. I eat it only in season, when it's around $2 a pound. At 3:07 PM +0100 9/19/09, jo.heartwork wrote: ASPARAGUS: Asparagus contains an amino acid called Aspargagine which is a strong diuretic, stimulating the kidneys. Asparagus is a great blood cleanser and excellent for healthy bowel maintenance. Some find that it soothes a nervous mind. You may find your urine turning dark and developing a strong odour. This is a harmless by-product of asparagus. Asparagus also contains beta-carotene, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, bioflavonoid, potassium, and vitamin C. Fresh, it should be bright green and firm to the tip. It will keep a couple of days in the refrigerator. Asparagus is an expensive but delicious addition to any veggie juice drink. It is excellent to juice with carrots. "Hobbes: Do you think there's a God? Calvin: Well, SOMEBODY'S out to get me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 OK, so help out the gardening dummy. When is asparagus in season? Judy On Behalf Of yarrow I eat it only in season, when it's around $2 a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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