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.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 (Winchester Star)

Winchester — The following recipe by SU Executive Chef Jamey Nutter was recently published in the Sodexo cookbook, "Hors d’Oeuvres & Appetizers."

A Taste of the Stew (The Tampa Tribune)

BUC IT UP: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Scot Brantley's recipe for Granny Jones' Raisin Nut Squares is in last place in Epicurious .com's tally of votes in its Taste of the NFL recipe contest. We can do better, people. Each vote counts for charity. To vote, go to epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/superbowl/tasteofthenfl.