News from the Farm.
If you are in the Chillicothe area, we welcome you to visit our farm and market.
Spears of Spring
May 2, 2010
The symbol of spring - asparagus - is here! We are now picking fresh asparagus and we will have it daily in our markets. If you like asparagus, you’ll love our fresh picked goodness. All of our asparagus is picked by hand and snapped off above the ground, so nearly all of what you buy you can cook and eat! Whether your preference is for thick stalks, medium stalks or gourmet thins, all of our fresh stalks are tender. Asparagus is not only delicious but nutritious as well. It is high in Vitamin A & Vitamin C and is rich in Riboflavin & Folic acid (B vitamins). It also contains the minerals potassium and phosphorous, and contains no fat, no cholesterol and no sodium. One cup of fresh asparagus has just 36 calories and it makes a great substitute for broccoli in your favorite recipes.
So, whether you like your asparagus raw with dip, steamed with melted butter or cooked in your favorite casserole, we hope that you will try our fresh asparagus this year. Check out the recipe page for a great Turkey-Asparagus Divan recipe.