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.

Cheese, asparagus, tomatoes, beef, red wine- they all have a common taste denominator: umami (glutimate).

Asparagus, Orange, Beetroot and Goats Cheese Salad

Just in time for the holidays, this article describes cookbooks, classes and ideas for finding delicious ingredients and spices, such as farm-fresh asparagus, specialty breads, cheeses, chutneys, orange fig jam, rhubarb and pumpkin pie, tri-color sage, applemint, cilantro, dill and even catnip for kitty.