On 2020-12-19 11:49 p.m., Graham wrote:

>>> You mention asparagus frequently. I cannot find anything but skinny
>>> pencil thin asparagus and it's very disappointing.
>>
>> And I bet few RFC'ers have had fresh white asparagus.
>
> I have, topped with slices of foie gras, in Strasbourg 4 years ago.
>


I have had it too. I took a few trips to Europe in early May and a lot
of restaurants had asparagus specials, usually white. I did not notice
much difference in the taste. There was no more difference in the taste
between white and black than I notice in asparagus from different
sources and at different times.

I was amazed at the serving sizes in Germany. Ordering an asparagus
special meant getting a huge serving of it, about a pound, and then a
discount price on the entree.


A few years ago there were a few local grocery stores that carried white
asparagus, but I have not seen it in years.