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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 23, 2009 13:51:35 GMT 1
It's the official start of the season for English asparagus today  It's the only time we eat it so I do tend to indulge whilst it is around, delicious. So, how do you cook yours? Ours - steamed, with a little melted butter, hollandaise sauce or a poached egg. Or wrapped in Parma ham with some cream over, black pepper and some parmesan shavings, bake in oven.......... |
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Post by jad on Apr 23, 2009 16:16:03 GMT 1
Hi BM I saw on the breakfast news this morning that it was the official start of the season for asparagus, I was surprised to learn that it only lasts 6 weeks. Dont eat it much although I probably will try some, I could steam it in my pressure cooker.  |
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Post by emseypop on Apr 23, 2009 17:04:49 GMT 1
I love asparagus, the pub down the road is prolly doing its usual cheese and Aspargus tart. I always buy the cream of apargus cup-a-soups too  I dont cook it much as its a bit pricey and Sean can take it of leave it but If I see it going cheap, I buy it and steam it. |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 26, 2009 17:32:53 GMT 1
Hi BM I saw on the breakfast news this morning that it was the official start of the season for asparagus, I was surprised to learn that it only lasts 6 weeks. Dont eat it much although I probably will try some, I could steam it in my pressure cooker. NO NO NO NO ;D Tulip you would turn it to limp mush!! do it in the microwave in just a little water for about 5 mins depending how much your doing but under time it first. Its alright for me to shout at her Im supposed to being a nagging Mother in law  your alright she,ll tell me off. ;D |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 26, 2009 17:37:04 GMT 1
I would love to grow it but it seems a specialist job!! did you see Tony Buckland on G.W. this week he planted some by making a idge all along the length of the trench and gently spreading the roots out like an octopus. Stillthere are only the two of us and I dont mind bying it now and again when M&S have it in, I just put it in the top tier of my steamer and melt butter on it when I put it on the plate.
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Post by emseypop on Apr 26, 2009 17:41:19 GMT 1
I would love to grow it but it seems a specialist job!! did you see Tony Buckland on G.W. this week he planted some by making a idge all along the length of the trench and gently spreading the roots out like an octopus. Stillthere are only the two of us and I dont mind bying it now and again when M&S have it in, I just put it in the top tier of my steamer and melt butter on it when I put it on the plate. Its seems like a sound investment (to grow) but i've neither the space or the patience.  |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 26, 2009 17:49:34 GMT 1
Same here Em I wouldnt mind the space they have with there new garden. |
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Post by emseypop on Apr 26, 2009 17:54:06 GMT 1
Same here Em I wouldnt mind the space they have with there new garden. And all the hands to dig it, and the freebies, what do you think my chances are of getting hold of a free off cut of pipe like theirs!  |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 26, 2009 21:18:50 GMT 1
Same here Em I wouldnt mind the space they have with there new garden. And all the hands to dig it, and the freebies, what do you think my chances are of getting hold of a free off cut of pipe like theirs! !!!!!! Dont remember that Em I must have missed that  what have they done with it?? and what do you need pipe for? |
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Post by emseypop on Apr 27, 2009 9:36:10 GMT 1
And all the hands to dig it, and the freebies, what do you think my chances are of getting hold of a free off cut of pipe like theirs! !!!!!! Dont remember that Em I must have missed that what have they done with it?? and what do you need pipe for? It was what they used to make the pond maggy, I was massive pipe, It'ud make a nice raised bed. |
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Post by emseypop on May 6, 2009 11:36:03 GMT 1
You know i love a bargain, just could'nt help but post this pic, 30p a bundle!!!! Guess what I'm having for tea.  |
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Post by Sleepy on May 6, 2009 15:24:37 GMT 1
Mmmmm... nice bargain Emsey. Steam it and serve with butter
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Post by emseypop on May 6, 2009 17:05:12 GMT 1
Mmmmm... nice bargain Emsey. Steam it and serve with butter The right hand bundle has been eaten, steamed with lamb chops and new potatoes (yes there was butter) I'm having the other lot with boiled egg tomorrow  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on May 6, 2009 17:55:31 GMT 1
Mmmmm... nice bargain Emsey. Steam it and serve with butter The right hand bundle has been eaten, steamed with lamb chops and new potatoes (yes there was butter) I'm having the other lot with boiled egg tomorrow Mmm, lovely, that's made me hungry! We have a rack of ribs (only small) left from last night - hubby treated me to a meal out - ribs from Costco hot counter and we ate them in the car (there are 2 in the pack and very nice they are too!). |
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Post by emseypop on May 7, 2009 11:56:56 GMT 1
ummmm they sound lovely.
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Post by maggyd on May 7, 2009 16:46:17 GMT 1
Im making a liver stir fry with loads of mushrooms with oyster and spring onion sauce the box of stir fry was only £1 from Morrisons and I bought to big mushrooms to slice and go with it.
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Post by jennywren on May 7, 2009 20:38:01 GMT 1
I looooooooove Asparagus - you should never cook the tips they should always be out of the water - bit pricey though so dont buy it very often I always mean to buy myself an asparagus steamer Wonder if FB grows it - he could bring a bundle over when he visits |
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Post by farmersboy on May 7, 2009 20:47:51 GMT 1
Sorry jen,i dont grow it,
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Post by jennywren on May 7, 2009 21:41:40 GMT 1
Well you could make a start you said the other day you had nothing to do  And what about my Salsify too  |
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Post by emseypop on May 8, 2009 10:37:24 GMT 1
I looooooooove Asparagus - you should never cook the tips they should always be out of the water - bit pricey though so dont buy it very often I always mean to buy myself an asparagus steamer Wonder if FB grows it - he could bring a bundle over when he visits Thanks for the tips, tip, I didn't know that, I'll try it next time. Even if FB started growing now, it'ud be two or three years before he had any worth while spears Jenny, can you weait that long! ;D |
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Post by bogmyrtle on May 8, 2009 11:13:42 GMT 1
I looooooooove Asparagus - you should never cook the tips they should always be out of the water - bit pricey though so dont buy it very often I always mean to buy myself an asparagus steamer Wonder if FB grows it - he could bring a bundle over when he visits Thanks for the tips, tip, I didn't know that, I'll try it next time. Even if FB started growing now, it'ud be two or three years before he had any worth while spears Jenny, can you weait that long! ;D I kept debating about an asparagus steamer as the stems are nearest the steam and the tips don't cook as quickly but decided against one. We use our ordinary steamer but wrap the tips in tin foil. (Another purchase I talked myself out of - and my MIL used to have a kitchen shop!) |
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Post by jennywren on May 9, 2009 6:50:41 GMT 1
Sometimes in Resaturants the stems are quite tough and the tips tender - I think there must be an art in cooking them or get the right sort of asparagus I think they should be eaten on their own and not with food ie chicken or beef as you wont be able to to savour their special flavour Didnt know it took so long to grow  |
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Post by farmersboy on May 9, 2009 6:52:52 GMT 1
Cos it takes so long to grow, guess thats why its so expensive
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what have they done with it?? and what do you need pipe for?
