jmcquown wrote:
> Serene Sprat wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>> Had to stop by Publix to pick up a couple of items and ran across
>>> asparagus at $1.99/lb. That's the lowest I've seen in quite some
>>> time! And it's not that micro-thin wimpy looking asparagus, either
>>>
>> Oh, for us, it's the thinner, the better. That's the way my mom
>> taught me, so that's what I look for in asparagus.
>>
> You're lucky your mom taught you about fresh asparagus! Mine introduced me
> to odd things such as fresh artichokes at a very young age, but when it came
> to *most* vegetables they were <gak> canned. She bought strictly what was
> available at whatever military commissary was nearby at the time. I don't
> think I ever tasted the real deal until I was about 17. I do prefer it not
> be ultra skinny, though.

I'll take asparagus any way I can get it. I've actually never had it
canned, though, so maybe I am speaking too soon. :-)

(I was lucky growing up. About the only canned vegetable we ate was
corn.)

Serene