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Spring Asparagus - Every Which Way!


People mark time in different ways, the alignment of the stars, the phase of the moon, or what flowers are blooming in the garden. For us, it's what fresh vegetables and fruits are making their first seasonal appearance in the markets, and nothing says "spring" like asparagus!

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we celebrate asparagus as the beginning of the garden's cascade of fresh, local produce in the season ahead. We indulge in the bounty of asparagus by preparing it a variety of ways: steamed, grilled, roasted, breaded, stir-fried, pureed, wrapped, and garnished. You'll find plenty of ideas for your own improvisations with this springtime delicacy!

In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Cooking Classes
Spring Asparagus
How to Store, Clean & Prep
RECIPE: Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Garnish
Steamed & Boiled
A Quick Hollandaise
Roasted & Grilled
RECIPE: Wok Seared Chicken with Asparagus
Wrap It Up
"Asparagamole"
RECIPE: Asparagus Soup
Cookbook Review
Bridal Registry
Join Our Mailing List!

Store Hours

Quick Links
Cucina Fresca's Website 

Staff Picks!

Featured Product

New Product

Shop Online   

E-Newsletter Archive


Downtown Business Association
  

The 3/50 Project

Cucina Fresca Masthead

Twitter Logo

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More
Spring Cooking Classes:
 

 

Apr 26 - Gluten-Free Living 

May 10 - Spanish Tapas  

May 24 - Butchering 101 

Jun 7 - Black Book of BBQ 

Jun 21 - Know Your Meats
Jul 8 - Knife Skills Class  

Upcoming Events at Cucina Fresca 

Events

Cucina Fresca's Cooking Classes 
Celebrate spring and get out of the house for an evening of fun and learning at one of our Cooking Classes.

Click on the class title to register and reserve your place now! And, you'll find more classes on our website!

Gluten-Free Living

Spanish Tapas

Butchering Class

BBQ'ing

Spring Asparagus

How to Choose Asparagus

How to Store Fresh Asparagus
How to Clean Fresh Asparagus How to Prep Fresh Asparagus
Prepping Tools
Cutting Board
Knife
Peeler
CUTTING BOARDS
Many sizes and materials - protect your countertops
WUSTHOF 6" CHEF'S KNIFE
the perfect size for vegetable prepping tasks
KYOCERA PEELER
ceramic blade retains a sharp edge; browning reduced
Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Garnish
Asparagus - Steamed and Boiled
Asparagus with Garnishes Galore
A Quick Hollandaise Sauce
Sauce-making Tools
SaucepanWhiskLadle
ALL-CLAD'S SAUCEPAN
  Heavy bottom for perfect sauce-making

WHISK
a necessity for smooth sauces, many sizes available
SAUCE LADLE
  perfect portions,
elegant, sleek design
Asparagus - Roasted and Grilled
Wok Seared Chicken with Asparagus
Asparagus - Wrapped Up
Asparagus - Wrapped Up
Asparagus Soup
Asparagus - Green, White, Purple

Cookbook Review

Weddings



Celebrate spring with asparagus prepared in all kinds of ways!

Gwen Uhlig and the Entire Staff at Cucina Fresca

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