I ate asparagus for the first time

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NellyLunatic1980 · #1 Post by **NellyLunatic1980** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:12 am

Last night, my mother cooked a fish dinner with rice, corn, and asparagus. I had never eaten asparagus before, but I decided to try a spear of it. It's actually not half bad. Tastes even better with lemon. So I had several spears with the rest of my dinner.

And yes, it's true: I had to go to the bathroom several times since last night's dinner and my pee smells like asparagus.

christie1111 · #2 Post by **christie1111** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:17 am

Thanks for sharing!

AlphaDummy · #3 Post by **AlphaDummy** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:29 am

I would go beyond "not half bad" - once I tried it, I was hooked. I mean, I'll even eat the canned stuff once in a while. The best, though, is wild asparagus - my SIL has some growing near her house. M-m-good.

OTOH, I had my own "first-time" experience with food this past weekend. Limburger cheese. Everything they say is true. I tried outsmarting the system and exhaled as I took that first bite. Not bad, I thought.

I did not count on the smell lingering on my lips and my fingers. The word "stench" is pretty appropriate. It took soap, water, and a couple of beers to make everything right.

Never again. Ever.

earendel · #4 Post by **earendel** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:50 am

NellyLunatic1980 wrote:Last night, my mother cooked a fish dinner with rice, corn, and asparagus. I had never eaten asparagus before, but I decided to try a spear of it. It's actually not half bad. Tastes even better with lemon. So I had several spears with the rest of my dinner.

And yes, it's true: I had to go to the bathroom several times since last night's dinner and my pee smells like asparagus.

Grilled asparagus has become a particular favorite of mine ever since I was introduced to it at a fancy restaurant (it accompanied the entree). I haven't tried it any other way, although I hear that steamed, with hollandaise sauce, is quite good.

themanintheseersuckersuit · #5 Post by **themanintheseersuckersuit** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:54 am

Recipe time

Asparagus omelet

Omelet with bacon or ham, asparagus, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

From the Breakfast Club Tybee Island GA.

Gus Gerbil · #6 Post by **Gus Gerbil** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:01 am

It's too late to spare me. I've been dead for 10 years...

Oh, wait. You were talking about a vegetable. Nevermind...

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #7 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:39 am

Yes, thank you for sharing.

peacock2121 · #8 Post by **peacock2121** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:33 am

I love the stuff - I do not put anything on it - not even salt.

It is not so good when it is cooked too long.

christie1111 · #9 Post by **christie1111** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:36 am

Roasted is great too.

Simply put in a baking dish with olive oil salt and pepper and cook until tender.

Yummmmmmmmmmm

ulysses5019 · #10 Post by **ulysses5019** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:54 am

I love asparagus, steamed, and then drizzles with olive oil and lemon juice and pepper.

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/43/1671_51089

kayrharris · #11 Post by **kayrharris** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:48 am

Fresh grated Parmesan is a great addition. I bake mine in the oven with some bacon bits, olive oil, lemon juice and add the cheese just before serving.

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