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Spring Asparagus - Every Which Way!


People mark time in different ways, the alignment of the stars, the phase of the moon, or what flowers are blooming in the garden. For us, it's what fresh vegetables and fruits are making their first seasonal appearance in the markets, and nothing says "spring" like asparagus!

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we celebrate asparagus as the beginning of the garden's cascade of fresh, local produce in the season ahead. We indulge in the bounty of asparagus by preparing it a variety of ways: steamed, grilled, roasted, breaded, stir-fried, pureed, wrapped, and garnished. You'll find plenty of ideas for your own improvisations with this springtime delicacy!

In This Issue:
Saturday Morning Demonstrations
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Spring Asparagus
How to Store, Clean & Prep
RECIPE: Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Garnish
Steamed & Boiled
A Quick Hollandaise
Roasted & Grilled
RECIPE: Wok Seared Chicken with Asparagus
Wrap It Up!
"Asparagamole"
RECIPE: Asparagus Soup
Cookbook Review
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XSaturday Morning Demonstrations
Feed Your Inner ChefWe have a great line-up of cooking demonstrations for the winter and spring months....  
Cooking demos begin promptly at 10:00a.m. each Saturday. Class fee of $5. Pre-registration is not needed. Please note that seating is on a first-come basis. We suggest early arrival for best seating.

Click here for our full Spring Cooking demonstration schedule.


Saturday, April 23 - Steak & Guiness Pie with Marcus Johnson, owner, Ames British Foods - A British classic, Marcus will prepare this using the Atora vegetable syrup.


Saturday, April 30 - Traditional Lingine al Limone with mushrooms, artichoke hearts and a sweet little extra lemon kick at the end with Joe Geha. 'Nuf said. This will be delicious! 

 

Saturday, May 7Rethinking Lunch! with Becky Rigsby.
Tired of your daily standard lunch-fare? Come be inspired by three easy and healthy spring "salads" you can make ahead and enjoy all week long! These recipes will have you looking forward to lunch each day: Tabbouleh Salad with Feta, Wheat Berry Salad, and Mediterranean Chickpea and Tuna Salad.

 

Saturday, May 14 - Easy Drop Scones with Margaret Welder. She will share an Apricot Swirl Drop Scone, a recipe from her brothers as well as a Butterscotch Drop Scone. They each have a distinct flavor of their own. Because they are drop scones, there is less work involved.

 

Saturday, May 21 - Special Occasion Foods with Andrea Moore. Wow the crowd at your next get-together or special occasion. Flour basket melons for your next picnic or centerpiece at your next gourmet dinner club.  

 

Saturday, May 28 - Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend! No demo today. 


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Spring Asparagus

How to Choose Asparagus

How to Store Fresh Asparagus
How to Clean Fresh Asparagus How to Prep Fresh Asparagus
Prepping Tools
Cutting Board
Knife
Peeler
CUTTING BOARDS
Many sizes and materials - protect your countertops
WUSTHOF 6" CHEF'S KNIFE
the perfect size for vegetable prepping tasks
JOSEPH JOSEPH PEELER
curved blade makes peeling
more efficient 
Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Garnish
Asparagus - Steamed and Boiled
Asparagus with Garnishes Galore
A Quick Hollandaise Sauce
Sauce-making Tools
SaucierWhiskLadle
ALL-CLAD'S
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$75.00 on Sale!

WHISK
a necessity for smooth sauces, many sizes available
SAUCE LADLE
by WMF - perfect portions,
elegant, sleek design
Asparagus - Roasted and Grilled
Wok Seared Chicken with Asparagus
Asparagus - Wrapped Up
Asparagus - Wrapped Up
Asparagus Soup
Asparagus - Green, White, Purple

Cookbook Review

Celebrate spring with asparagus prepared in all kinds of ways!

Marg, Vicky & Holly
and all the Staff at Cooks' Emporium

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