Did you know that May is National Asparagus Month?
FUN FACT: Under perfect conditions, a spear of asparagus can grow up to 10 inches in a single day. Talk about a super food!!!
At your local grocery store or Farmers Market across Ontario you will find fresh locally grown asparagus (check for local labelling). Asparagus can be enjoyed in a wide variety of ways: raw, steamed, sautéed, stir-fried, blended in a smoothie or mixed with vegetables, beans, poultry or seafood. Need some Challenge Friendly ideas of how to add this colourful green to your plate? Try making an Asparagus Spinach and Goats Cheddar Frittata for breakfast, an Asparagus Quinoa Salad for lunch or simply roasting it on the BBQ drizzled with olive oil and balsamic for dinner. Have I made you hungry yet??
HELPFUL TIP: You can find fresh LOCAL asparagus right off the packing line at Thwaites Farms Ltd. located at 1984 Townline Rd (Off Lakeshore Rd) in Niagara-on-the-Lake! (See map below)
FUN FACT: Under perfect conditions, a spear of asparagus can grow up to 10 inches in a single day. Talk about a super food!!!
At your local grocery store or Farmers Market across Ontario you will find fresh locally grown asparagus (check for local labelling). Asparagus can be enjoyed in a wide variety of ways: raw, steamed, sautéed, stir-fried, blended in a smoothie or mixed with vegetables, beans, poultry or seafood. Need some Challenge Friendly ideas of how to add this colourful green to your plate? Try making an Asparagus Spinach and Goats Cheddar Frittata for breakfast, an Asparagus Quinoa Salad for lunch or simply roasting it on the BBQ drizzled with olive oil and balsamic for dinner. Have I made you hungry yet??
HELPFUL TIP: You can find fresh LOCAL asparagus right off the packing line at Thwaites Farms Ltd. located at 1984 Townline Rd (Off Lakeshore Rd) in Niagara-on-the-Lake! (See map below)