Last weekend was Daylight Savings Time. We sprung forward, which the later sunset helps it feel a tad more like spring. We had two GORGEOUS sunny days this week, on which my colleague Steve discovered a true blue sign of spring----
Steve found a farm one town away that was selling fresh asparagus. He cooked me up some and had me instantly hooked. Within five minutes of finishing my bowl, we were in the car to go get some more!
For a few facts, there are 200 growers of asparagus in NZ, producing 500 tons of the tasty stuff every year. There are about 24 million asparagus plants in the country (that's nearly as many as the number of sheep here!).
The farm had a sign along the highway with directions, and a little serve yourself roadside shed. Here's Steve in the shed checking the fridge to find me a fresh bunch!
Gotta love the honor system. :)
Did you know that asparagus ranks #2 (behind OJ) for best sources of folic acid?
Three minutes in boiling water, and voila!
Hopefully this is the start of a spring full of produce adventures!
So jealous- it looks yummy! I had a "Jazz" apple from NZ the other day- bought it from Basha's in your honor. It was really sweet and tasty! Hope all the food there is delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow. I can't believe there are places that use the honor system still.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Awesome. Did you ever see that Far Side cartoon from years ago with the man driving an asparagus truck that says on the side: "I cuss, you cuss, we all cuss for asparagus!!" ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of stinky pee, but totally worth it :)
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