Look for spears that are compact with no signs of flowering on the tips.
The asparagus should have a fresh cut on the bottom and it should have a green color all the way down the stalk, with as little white as possible.
Color or size is a matter of preference. Thin asparagus tastes stronger and more grassy. Thicker spears taste sweeter.
Did you know… the white asparagus is not a different variety? It’s just regular asparagus that’s been chlorophyll-deprived by being grown away from sunlight either under earthen mounds or plastic.
One end is the tough stem end; the other is the tender flower. To separate, hold it on both ends and bend. The stalk will snap at its natural breaking point.
Store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
If you have room in the fridge, and lots of extra time on your hands, cut asparagus and place in a bowl or saucer of water for a long life. This will actually bring older asparagus back to life.
Locally grown pomegranates come into season in Northern California in the fall and hit their peak around early to mid November. Robbie Sigona, lead produce buyer and market director for Sigona's Farmers Market in Redwood City and Palo Alto, Calif., shares info about the Wonderful variety pomegranate and what to look for so you pick out the very best. Plus, he gives a few tips for how to open and deseed a pomegranate!
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