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.

Used for cooking and medicinal purposes for over 2,000 years, asparagus is one nutritious perennial garden plant! See, and you thought all it was good for was turning your pee green!

After the cakes, this site moves to vegetables, starting with how to cook Asparagus.As always, a very good post

Preparation is the key when you're going to cook asparagus. There are several methods of cooking boiling, grilling, steaming, or roasting. The microwave is also a good option when cooking asparagus. Cut the asparagus into sections and you can use it in stir fries you can also blanch the asparagus and use it in vegetable dips.

Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sandwich, Penne with Ricotta and Asparagus, Pineapple Tomato Salsa, Cheesy Crustless Quiche,... God, I'm hungry...

A lesson with pictures on making a cooked onion cup...usefull for stuffing with various food fillings. From a onion pot o' baked beans to a fru-fru dinner complete with a White Wine Risotto w/Asparagus tips this can be a 'stunner' of a presentation.