Asparagus

In the culinary calendar the arrival of asparagus announces that spring has well and truly arrived. It’s a special landmark in the horticultural year and nothing quite beats the first taste of the season. For the purists it’s hard to beat lightly steamed asparagus dipped in a soft boiled egg or a handful of spears dripping with melted butter? If you’re less traditional perhaps you’ve discovered the delights of roasting asparagus.