Composted Dairy Manure In Foliage Plant Production Oct 18, 2009
oxycardium) and three-node cuttings of 'Florida Spire' fig (Ficus benjamina) and germinating seeds of sprenger asparagus (Asparagus densiflorus) in a shaded greenhouse. The research showed that container substrates formulated by incorporating 10% to 60% cowpeat had physical and chemical properties similar to the commercial Canadian and Florida peat-based substrates. (Science Daily)
Companion Planting in the Garden Oct 16, 2009
The settlers learned to train grapes to grow between asparagus, whose beds also contained carrots. In her book Good Neighbors: Companion Planting for Gardeners, Anna Carr explains in detail the history, practices and benefits of interplanting in the garden to grow crops organically without the use of commercial chemicals. (Suite101.com)
Figarden Loop gets a high-end sports bar Oct 16, 2009
That's why the Press Box serves dishes such as spinach salad (spinach with roasted shallots, housemade applewood smoked bacon, vanilla-bean poached pears, hard cooked eggs and balsamic syrup) and marinated Atlantic salmon (served with asparagus, roasted pepper relish and melted shallots). The 86-seat restaurant promotes the sports history of the central San Joaquin Valley. (Fresno Bee)
The Watanabes' authentic Japanese creations Oct 16, 2009
There are also quick tidbits like Aspara Mentai (Green Asparagus served with Mentai Mayo Paste), Iidako (Baby Octopus with Sweet Miso Paste), Unagi Nama Harumaki (Unagi in Fresh Rice Paper Roll), Hiya Yakko (Chilled Beancurd) and Chuka Kurage (Jellyfish). Hyotans Maki Sushi/ Oshi Sushi section has items like Unagi Flower Roll (Fried Sweet Egg and Cucumber rolled with Ebiko, topped with Grilled Unagi [Eel]) and Kani Karaage Spiky Roll (Crispy Softshell Crab rolled with Bonito Flakes). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bligh's goose is cooked Oct 15, 2009
In a showcase of Queensland's finest foods, Ms Bligh cooked up an entree of Moreton Bay Bug with Thai salad, a main of rib eye beef with prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and a dessert of vanilla panna cotta with strawberries. She impressed the judges with her waitressing skills when taking the plates up to be tasted, but admitted she had spread herself too thin. (The Age, Australia)
MidAmerica to add second cargo flight Oct 15, 2009
A of four tons of asparagus, for example, took place at the Mascoutah, Ill. airport in June. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Gary Vaynerchuk Oct 13, 2009
You went on Conan O'Brien's show and you had him tasting asparagus and sweaty socks to demonstrate the different tastes of wine; you went on Ellen and you were licking rocks. Was this actually stuff you did yourself. (Time.com)
The Great Motivator Oct 8, 2009
A moldy green pepper, a bunch of asparagus and several yellow onions did the backstroke in the bottom of the bin. I tossed them out, talking myself through my gag reflex. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Higher Folates, Not Antioxidants, Can Reduce Hearing Loss Risk In Men Oct 7, 2009
High folate foods include leafy vegetables such as spinach, asparagus, turnip greens, lettuces, dried or fresh beans and peas, fortified cereal products, sunflower seeds and certain other fruits and vegetables are rich sources of folate. Baker's yeast, liver and liver products also contain high amounts of folate. (Science Daily)
Noise Hurts Men's Hearing More, Study Shows Oct 7, 2009
Foods with high levels of folate include leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce and asparagus; dried or fresh beans; peas; liver products; and fortified cereal products. The researchers pointed out that their study is the largest to look into links between diet and hearing loss. (MEDLINEplus)
* Folic acid reduces cancer risk: study Oct 7, 2009
Lin said folic acid was a water-soluble vitamin necessary for human cell division and growth and that it was found widely in natural foods, including dark green vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli and cabbage, as well as in whole grains, beans, animal liver and foods containing yeast. The results of national nutrition surveys show the intake of folic acid among Taiwanese is less than half the recommended amount and the deficiency is most serious in teens aged 13 to 18. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Oct 6, 2009
Spinach, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, asparagus, lima beans, and kidney beans are all great sources of flavonoids. The phytonutrient, quercetin, is also useful for sufferers of chronic inflammation, suppressing the release of histamines and leukotrienes eat plenty of apples and onions. (Suite101.com)
Italian Fondue Oct 5, 2009
It can also be a lovely sauce to go over risotto, pasta, polenta, rice, meat and vegetables not least potatoes and asparagus. So it s lighter, more versatile. (Suite101.com)
The lowdown on airline food Sep 30, 2009
United recently added items such as a turkey and asparagus wrap and an Asian chicken salad, $9 each, and American's new partnership with Boston Market includes a Chicken Carver and an Italian chopped salad, among others (all items are $10), on select routes. Chef Todd English, meanwhile, has developed a menu of dishes such as a goat cheese and vegetable salad ($8) for Delta's main cabin. (CNN)
Next stop, Buttzville Sep 30, 2009
Anne Mahle of Rockland is chef and author of "At Home, At Sea: Recipes from the Maine Windjammer J&E Riggin." She also writes for Maine Food & Lifestyle and for her food blog Artichokes & Asparagus. - Serves six to eight. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fruitful Plains Sep 24, 2009
Cherries, grapes, tomatoes, asparagus, pumpkins, blackberries and a plethora of other fresh produce and goods can be found in the Rees Fruit Farm market. The establishment is also home to award winning apple cider and the original Sweet Apple Cider Slush, a Rees Fruit Farm trademark that continues to be a top seller. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
AGING & CARING: 20 easy ways to boost your memory Sep 24, 2009
Great vegetable sources of folate include romaine lettuce, spinach, asparagus, turnip greens, mustard greens, parsley, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, and beets. For you vegetable haters, the nutrient is also abundant in lentils, calf s liver, pinto beans, and black beans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Planning for Perennial Crops - Vege... Sep 20, 2009
Tips for Growing Asparagus, Rhubarb & Other Perennial Vegetables ... Rhubarb and asparagus are the best-known perennial vegetables, but they are by no means the only ones ... Asparagus - Asparagus officinalis. (Suite101.com)
Crop of the Week: Red Okra Sep 20, 2009
Six to seven inches long, torpedo-shaped red or burgundy-colored okra pods are tender and with a taste somewhere between eggplant and asparagus. When cooked, the red color disappears and the pods turn green. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Fresh Salsa Recipe with Heirloom To... Sep 18, 2009
Heirloom tomatoes, squash, basil pesto, roasted red peppers, asparagus and Parmesan cheese, all baked in a rustic flaky pie crust. - Italian bread with bacon, veggies and cheese, the strata is soaked overnight in egg-cream mixture. (Suite101.com)
A bounty to share Sep 17, 2009
Excellent vegetable sources: black eye peas, cooked spinach, great northern beans, and asparagus. Potassium Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain a healthy blood pressure. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Vegetables to Plant in Fall Sep 16, 2009
Asparagus likes good organic soil that is well drained. Harvest the spears in late fall or spring when they have reaced four to six inches and are still tender. (Suite101.com)
Why are my beans purple, Daddy? Sep 13, 2009
You can also expect purple broccoli, purple asparagus, purple tomatillos, even purple peppers to lose their purple color after cooking. Red peppers stay red, though, because carotenoids give them their red color. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Try Chicken-Veggie Pasta tonight Sep 9, 2009
CHICKEN-VEGGIE PASTA 8 ounces penne pasta2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-light olive oil, divided use1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)1 cup sliced carrots (2 large)1 cup thin asparagus pieces (about 1/4 pound)1 cup French-style green beans (about 1/4 pound)1 cup sliced zucchini (1 medium)1 cup sliced yellow squash (1 medium)2 cloves minced fresh garlic, or to taste11/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into thin cutlets, defrosted if frozenSalt and pepper to tasteFreshly grated... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Bistro Molines Sep 8, 2009
The call of spring leads to a white and green asparagus salad ($25), the spears piled on rocket and watercress amid ruby grapefruit segments, cherry tomatoes, quail eggs and hazelnuts. It's crowned with crisp, oven-fried prosciutto and a star of puff pastry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A suitable memorial: Lucy Loken Park opens in Ketchum Sep 8, 2009
Instead, she tamed "the wild rose jungle" next to her, said fellow gardener Penelope Street, transforming an unused city right-of-way into a green sward bordered by flowers and asparagus that she planted next to the creek. Loken died several years ago. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Eastern treat Sep 7, 2009
olive oil salt r to taste 4 oz. pancetta, rendered 1/2 cup english peas, blanched 1/4 cup fava beans, blanched and peeleed 1/2 cup asparagus, peeled, blanched and chopped 1/4 cup pearl onions, peeled and sliced 1 cup spinach, chopped 1 cup Madeira wine 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 bunch chives, chopped 1/2 fresh lime juiced 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar. (The Palm Beach Post)
In honor of Labor Day, here are 5 dishes worth making from scratch Sep 5, 2009
And at least once a year, when fresh asparagus is in season, we take the chance. The jarred stuff is fine, even very good Hellmann's gets high marks in blind taste tests. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bernard Arthur Hast Sep 4, 2009
Hands that are versatile, planting a fence post and swiping a fistful of asparagus from a nearby ditch bank. Hands that clasp themselves habitually in prayer, giving thanks for food, rain, sun, soil, health, and a newborn calf. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Whole Foods: Readers miss my point Sep 3, 2009
During the rest of the week, try Asparagus Salad with Carrots and Shitake Mushrooms or Pollo Relleno for lunch or dinner. Crustless Tomato-Pepper Quiche and Strawberry- Vanilla Yogurt Waffles both offer a final taste of summer that can be served for breakfast, brunch or even dinner. (Fresno Bee)
Spanish classic is all about paella Sep 2, 2009
1/2 pound asparagus and/or green beans, cut in 3-inch pieces ... Add bell pepper and asparagus to the pan; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes ... Arrange peas, fish, calamari, peppers and asparagus on rice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Asparagus Cures Cancer and Hangover... Sep 1, 2009
Asparagus Cures Cancer and Hangovers. Asparagus Cures Cancer and Hangovers ... Asparagus Health Benefits. (Suite101.com)
Lodi winemakers gaining more respect Aug 29, 2009
The area still supports extensive orchards and grows some of California's best asparagus. This versatility stood Lodi in good stead during Prohibition, when it also supplied grapes for home winemaking, which was legal. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Top Chef Recap Week 2 Aug 29, 2009
Laurine 3 Asparagus, leek and lemon soup. InterestingJennifer-9-Jalapeno emulsion with parsley and stuffMattin-4 carrot soup with gingerEve- 8- salad of grilled asparagus, blue cheeseMichael V. 8- nitro gazpacho with compressed cukes and toast ... Kevin-10- asparagus saladAshley-8- lamb with apricot mustarda. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Orange Hill Restaurant Revamps Its Menu Aug 28, 2009
On a bed of fresh asparagus and seasonal vegetables, the Salmon Wellington is perfection on a platter. Two large filets of fresh sustainable Atlantic salmon are delicately seared, topped with spinach and locally grown roasted red bell pepper and feta, all wrapped in a light, flaky, golden crust. (PR Newswire)
10 things to do this weekend Aug 28, 2009
Head to Purple Asparagus' 5th annual benefit, CORKS AND CRAYONS at Uncommon Ground Edgewater and help raise money for the group that's committed to healthy eating in schools and homes. Silent auction bids are accessible online. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Traditional kampung-style dishes for buka puasa Aug 25, 2009
For appetisers, there are items like Kerabu Nangka Madu, Asparagus Masak Belacan and a selection of Ulam-Ulam Desa like Ulam-Ulam Kampung with sambal accompaniment, Ikan Masin Gelama (salted Gelama fish), Ikan Masin Sepat (salted Sepat fish) and Bubur Lambuk. Among the main courses, there are favourites like the Ketam Masam Manis (sweet sour crabs), Udang Goreng (fried prawns), Pucuk Paku Belacan Udang Kering (fern shoot fried with shrimp paste and dried shrimp), Paru-Paru Goreng Berempah (Fried... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Latest trend: Cooking 101 Aug 24, 2009
The Joy of Cooking introduced asparagus and how to handle it. What has changed is the level of knowledge or, perhaps, ignorance these new books assume. (The Palm Beach Post)
Steves: To market, to market in Provence Aug 20, 2009
In April and May, shop for asparagus (green, purple, or the prized white after being cooked, these are hand-dipped in vinegar or homemade mayonnaise). Its A Snap. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Asparagus Could be New Hangover Cur... Aug 19, 2009
Asparagus Could be New Hangover Cure - Study. Asparagus Could be New Hangover Cure - Study ... Chemicals in Asparagus Help Liver Deal with Alcohol Toxins. (Suite101.com)
Fine Dining for Summer Lunch Aug 19, 2009
NEW YORK, August 18, 2009. Famed Chef Eric Ripert Makes Gourmet Dishes Approachable for the At-Home Cooks. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Asian veggies add new flavor to the garden Aug 18, 2009
Bok choy has been described as two vegetables in one: the leaves cook up like spinach while the ribs are similar to asparagus ... "The leaves cook up like spinach; the spines like asparagus," Harrington said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Mango can cause digestive symptons Aug 14, 2009
Other foods that can aggravate the condition include artichokes, asparagus, leeks, onions and wheat. Supplements containing inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides (often found in probiotic formulas) should be avoided as well. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tuna stars in classic French salad Aug 12, 2009
Hard-cooked eggs, asparagus, anchovies and capers are favorite additions. Good-quality canned tuna can be used instead of fresh. (Montana Standard, MT)
Women On-the-Go Have To Eat and Run: Four More Easy Dinner Ideas Aug 12, 2009
Add diced white onion to skillet and cook until softened; add several cloves of minced garlic and cook for a couple more minutes; add asparagus pieces (clean well and cut into 2-inch pieces); add several splashes of Louisiana hot sauce and a small handful of grated Parmesan cheese; cook for about 5 minutes or until asparagus softens slightly. 4. (Slate)
Gordon Ramsay Aug 11, 2009
Mr. Ramsay says he encouraged his chefs to choose more economical ingredients, banning expensive out-of-season asparagus and using shank or brisket rather than more expensive cuts of meat like rib-eye, strip loin or fillet. A spokeswoman for Mr. Ramsay said that lower-cost ingredients would be reflected in the menu prices. (Harper's Magazine)
High-profile Sisters find quiet place in the universe on tiny Waring Farm (1) Aug 6, 2009
"I always wanted to study permaculture," Coston said, leading the way around the seven-acre site, between worm habitat and compost area, from asparagus bed to tiny fruit orchard. Coston and Garcia have installed water catchment and gray water dispersal systems, composting toilets and solar energy harvesting as they're able to afford them. (Boerne Star, TX)
Beer: A Grill's Best Friend Aug 6, 2009
Vegetarians also can get in on the beer-and-grilling act: Saunders touts asparagus, grilled in a light marinade of olive oil and framboise (a raspberry-flavored beer) as a perennial favorite. Here is one of Lucy Saunders' beer-baste sauces -- which she enjoys on fish or chicken. (KIRO TV, WA)
Vegetarian Pot Pie Recipe Aug 5, 2009
Green beans, asparagus, and mushrooms are all good choices. Ingredients. (Suite101.com)
• Julia Child's legacy: Beyond the tools and the techniques Aug 5, 2009
He made a whole meal out of blanched asparagus for his first girlfriend after watching Child on TV.. "Julia Child was not only an amazing cook but taught America that it could learn to cook," said Smith. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Freeze fruits, veggies to preserve summer Jul 31, 2009
Asparagus: 2 minutes for thin stalks, 4 for thick. Beans, snap, green or wax: 3 minutes. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful ... Jul 28, 2009
Junior Asparagus was given a gold coin and it's burning a hole in his pocket. What can he get his self. (Suite101.com)
Meatless in Paris Jul 28, 2009
All the tables in this chic restaurant are adorned not with a tasteful floral arrangement but with ripe vegetables, like artfully sculpted crookneck squash or bouquets of asparagus stalks ... And the menus reflect whats in season: mostly tubers and leafy greens in the winter and a strange and copious variety, including blue kohlrabi, globe turnips and purple asparagus in the summer months. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
On the Town With Heidi Hill Jul 27, 2009
Bistro Aix, 3340 Steiner St. "I sit at the bar and order my favorite dish: the gnocchi, which usually has mushrooms and something seasonal, like asparagus or peas. I also always get the butter lettuce salad.". Scarlet Sage Herb Co., 1173 Valencia St. "A really neat place in the Mission. It's very cool, and the women that own it stock all kinds of amazing herbs and homeopathic remedies and flower essences.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
There are no bogeys in this veggie patch Jul 25, 2009
But it's all that dill that makes her dilled beans and asparagus special. She gives lots away to friends and family. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rural Kalona resident Iowa's Poet Laureate Jul 23, 2009
"I'd get a post card saying the asparagus is in," she remembers, which would send her down the back gravel roads to stock up on what ever produce was in season. It was on one of these shopping trips that she first noticed a for-sale sign in the yard of the former schoolhouse. (Kalona News, IA)
Understanding Low Fat Diets Jul 23, 2009
Individuals should eat fruits like asparagus, rutabaga, leafy green vegetables like cabbage, spinach and kale, cauliflower, squash and okra. These vegetables will provide necessary nutrients and vitamins without compromising the low carb diet. (Suite101.com)
Salads make best of summer Jul 22, 2009
From the moment asparagus, peas, snap beans, eggplant and peppers ripen in the garden, it's salad time. But when farmers markets and grocery stores begin to showcase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and vine-ripened tomatoes, there's no escaping the obvious: You can create sensational seasonal salads with local produce. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Membership declines, Concordia Club sold Jul 21, 2009
At a time when few good restaurants existed, Concordia's dining room offered such delicacies as (from its Golden Anniversary menu) sole amandine and guinea fowl supreme, artichoke hearts and asparagus vinaigrette. In more recent years, it was famous for its shaved chocolate cake (see recipe above). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The front line of organic warfare Jul 21, 2009
Something like Chilean asparagus could not. " Barbey has also extended his business from a fine-dining restaurant to an organic providore. Early each week, he buys organic food in bulk from Melbourne markets. He fills various boxes with enough seasonal organic produce, eggs and meat to feed between one person up to a family. People collect their boxes from his restaurant. He has also developed a range of condiments under his new label, Organic Matters. When put to him that there may be some... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Vegetarian recipe: Capri lemon pasta with peas, fava beans and asparagus Jul 20, 2009
This lemony pasta with peas, fava beans and asparagus from Maria Elia s The Modern Vegetarian remains brightly flavored and beautiful to look at even when edamame are substituted for the fava beans. Capri lemon pasta with peas, fava beans and asparagusStart to finish: 20 minutes ... 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Coastal meandering Jul 19, 2009
me cheese, the thickest asparagus, gnarly artisan bread, and a bottle of local Riesling ... In the morning I eat asparagus with the cheese and bread and boiled eggs, and then I make a run for Point Reyes National Seashore, an unusual mix of agriculture and wildness that is one of the most dramatically beautiful places on earth. (Boston Globe)
Who's Got the Best Beef? Jul 17, 2009
Nine burgers compete for your attention at this busy L.A. Live eatery theyve even got a Surf version with lobster, Swiss and asparagus. Nothing goes with sports and beer better than a burger, and The Yard House offers a classic half-pound cheeseburger made with natural Angus beef. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
HEALTHY EATING: Go fish, but dont fry it Jul 15, 2009
Weve seen a real trend, kind of a reverse trend, away from the fancy sauces and complicated dishes back to plain grilled fish with fresh vegetables like green beans or asparagus. A number of requests for salads with fish on the side convinced Holly to create a menu option platters of Caesar salad or Greek salad with fish or shrimp served on top. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Green thumb, hard work means peachy success Jul 15, 2009
In addition to peaches, the orchard, located off U.S. Highway 301 north of Halifax, also produces homegrown strawberries, corn, tomatoes, asparagus, collards, salad greens and okra. This has to be something you love doing, because the financial payback just isn t that great to stay in it otherwise, explained Kight Saturday, as he greeted customers at his fruit and vegetable stand beside the orchard. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
