Asparagus officinalis is a flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus from which the popular vegetable known as asparagus is obtained. It is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. It is now also widely cultivated as a vegetable crop.

A different kind of supper club (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

When Sarah Wagner reaches into her freezer to thaw something for dinner, it's not just her own prep-ahead favorites she's choosing from; she's got the culinary expertise of her two friends Susanna Schweikert and Rhea Lee to choose from.

Push nutrition plan out to the whole family (Lansing State Journal)

Few things are more challenging than making the perfect family meal. There's the kid who only eats macaroni and cheese and the other kid who eats anything but. Hubby never met a steak or potato he didn't like, but ask him to try a spear of asparagus and he'll act like you've stabbed him with it.

Getting back on track (Baltimore Sun)

The Challenge: Genie Johns had shed more than 30 pounds, but her progress stalled. We brought back her dietitian to help Johns start losing again. Genie Johns was working 12-hour shifts as a nurse at Carroll Hospital Center and holding down a part-time job in a clinic.

Add new dips and chips to your Super Bowl lineup (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Most chip-and-dip pairings are nothing memorable.

Lunch 101 (BellaOnline)

Whether you are home preparing your own meal or at the office ordering in from one of your local spots, here are some healthy lunch ideas.