Asparagus
by Catherine Haug, April 8, 2013
(photos from Wikipedia)
It’s asparagus season, not only in the groceries, but also soon it will be sprouting up in neighborhood fields. Don’t know what wild asparagus look like? See photo, below.
Wild Asparagus
However, if you find it like this, it’s too late. You want to pick it when the shoots first come up. All is not lost, however; take note of where you saw this plant, then watch for the shoots next spring.
Keeping Asparagus Fresh
Today’s hint comes from Jean H. When you buy/pick asparagus, the best way to keep it lasting fresh is to place them upright in a glass container with a couple inches of water (asparagus tips pointing up), and place in the fridge. If there is still asparagus after 5 or 6 days, change the water. It keeps very well.
This also works well for leafy herbs like parsley and chervil. Like a bouquet of flowers, put the stems in a glass of water and place in the fridge.
When root veggies like carrots, and stem veggies like celery begin to wilt, place them in a bowl of ice water; they will crisp right up!