First here are some Vintage Asparagus Recipes
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Basic Asparagus Recipe
from the
The Virginia Housewife
first published in 1825
A fun read how they wrote recipes in those days
and the serving suggestion
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Asparagus Recipe Ideas
from
The Home Comfort Range Cookbook
circa 1900
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Creamed Asparagus on Toast
from the Women's Institute of Cookery 1918
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Basic Steamed Asparagus
showing you how to peel asparagus,
and a few simple finishing sauces
In the picture with a creamy herb sauce
also brown butter lemon sauce, and pan roasted
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Pickled Asparagus
One of the oldest ways to preserve foods
and meant survival to families.
Learning to pickle, "can" or "jar" is a fun craft that helps
us get back to our roots.
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Light Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Bacon Wrapped Roasted Asparagus
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Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Aioli
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Asparagus Tart
Links
http://www.asparagus.org/
the Michigan asparagus website
Take a tour in Germany of a White Asparagus Farm
Farm in Eastern Germany
Stockton Asparagus Festival
Ranked by some of the finest culinary critics in the country as one of the best food festivals in the West. That's because Asparagus Alley offers delicious and unique dishes for all tastes. Come enjoy this truly special celebration of Central Valley's own...asparagus!
Empire Michigan Asparagus Festival
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