Category Archives: Asparagus

An abundance of asparagus (English, of course)

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

  I’ve been having a great time indulging in English asparagus over the last week and I shall continue to do so, at the risk of overdoing it, for the duration of the short,  eight-week season.  As I write, asparagus … Continue reading →

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Summer Vegetable Pilaf (in the rain)

Posted on June 17, 2009 by

It was looking fairly summery outside this morning when I planned tonight’s supper but, now I’m cooking, the rain is coming down. Still, this old favourite should brighten up the evening – a light pilaff, using basmati rice, with asparagus, … Continue reading →

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Ah! British Asparagus

Posted on May 14, 2009 by

Where better to start my blog than with something I look forward to every Spring. British Asparagus has started to appear in the shops in the last two weeks and, not having had the chance to go and source it … Continue reading →

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