My favorite vegetable of the day is: Asparagus. And I owe this all to Ina Garten. You know Ina Garten, right? The Barefoot Contessa lady? No? Well, now you do. Here's the sad thing about asparagus. It's number two on the "Most Hated Vegetable List". Okay, I don't have hard data on that previous fact, but seriously, it suffers from serious reputation damage. And why? My guess is that, because asparagus preparation is SO key, many people foul it up, and wind up serving something that looks like a slimy green snake. No wonder. If this has happened to you (as in the case of my mom), then consider this: 1. Asparagus look cool. I mean, anyone can eat a tomato, potato, or lettuce - round vegetables are a dime a dozen. But a spear? With little nubby thingies on it? Boyohboy, sign me up! 2. Asparagus is a bang-for-your-buck vegetable. Low calorie, low sodium, and high in fiber and a whole host...
"People who love to eat are always the best people." - Julia Child