The first asparagus of the season

Asparagus is in the shops now, a true sign of spring. I bought a bunch this morning at the farmer's market. If you hold the asparagus and snap it has a natural break so no need to cut off the ends, then just steam it for three minutes and drizzled with oil, and sprinkle with sea salt  - absolutely delicious!
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25 comments:

  1. Rosie Grey27 March 2011 at 14:38

    How wonderful - I love your composition, Justine! And your descriptions sounds so delicious, I want to have some, too! They haven't arrived at our stores or markets yet, but I'm sure it won't be long now!

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  2. Little Mochi27 March 2011 at 14:53

    So enticing! We LOVE asparagus... the girls will start at the bottom and when they get to the leafy bit they will place it on our plates. At least they eat most of, right?!?

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  3. Linda27 March 2011 at 15:35

    one of my favorite signs of spring!!! I love asparagus!!!

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  4. Beatriz27 March 2011 at 15:51

    that appetizing!
    I like how you captured all its forms

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  5. Anonymous27 March 2011 at 16:12

    Now I am jealous. Happy spring! Lovely composition. :))

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  6. SKCPhotos27 March 2011 at 16:35

    Nice shot. I am not an Asparagus fan.

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  7. Ashley Sisk27 March 2011 at 17:14

    I'm not always a fan of asparagus but it looks pretty.

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  8. Angie Willis27 March 2011 at 17:14

    Wow - I didn't think asparagus was this early. Is it local? It's a lovely shot - the crisp bag echos the crispness of the asparagus. This is one of my favourite vegetables.

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  9. Becca27 March 2011 at 17:28

    I LOVE asparagus! What a great shot!

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  10. Anonymous27 March 2011 at 22:12

    Yum. Charmaine

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  11. Barbara Palmisano27 March 2011 at 22:31

    I like asparagus !!!

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  12. Marcie27 March 2011 at 22:31

    What a wonderful capture of my favorite spring vegetable. So good to see it available locally again!

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  13. Gayle Price27 March 2011 at 22:38

    Beautiful photo ..love all the textures going on. Asparagus is also delicious with butter and grated orange zest,salt and pepper.

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  14. Carol Blackburn27 March 2011 at 22:53

    Nice shot, Justine.... I do love asparagus.

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  15. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 01:59

    Yum!

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  16. :: Lavender's Green ::28 March 2011 at 04:21

    Mmm, I love asparagus! I love to wrap it in proscuitto and baked it with cherry tomatoes and lemon slices. Delicious!

    x Jasmine

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  17. Unknown28 March 2011 at 06:27

    What a great shot.. And it looks yummy.. One of my favorite vegies..

    Hugs, Linda

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  18. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 13:32

    I love the composition of this shot and how you've captured the texture of the asparagus.

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  19. MarieElizabeth28 March 2011 at 14:37

    I like them grilled a bit with the oil too - not roasted flavor YUM!

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  20. Kat Sloma28 March 2011 at 18:23

    Oh yum. That sounds delicious. I love asparagus!

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  21. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 18:41

    They look delicious fresh from the market. Wonderful composition Justine.

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  22. TheChieftess28 March 2011 at 19:16

    Yummm!!! One of my few (very few!) disappointments in marrying my hubby...he doesn't like asparagus!!! Although it's a perk when we're eating out and he get's those lovely baby spears and put then on my plate!!!

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  23. Thoughtfully Blended Hearts29 March 2011 at 01:51

    Yum...so beautiful!!! Love asparagus here!!!

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  24. Unknown29 March 2011 at 03:23

    Am finally back from my blogging break! What a fabulous photo, but did you need to describe it so vividly, I really feel the need to eat some!!!!

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  25. urban muser29 March 2011 at 19:59

    looks great. i love to cook asparagus just that way.

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