Sumter's WRJA Channel 27 ETV Segment With Susan Eaddy, CFCS Airs 4th Friday night of the month on Journal at 8 p.m. It's the time of year that fresh asparagus prices make serving this wonderful vegetable affordable. Choose stalks that are straight and have compact, pointed tips.
Thicker spears are tenderer.
Look for spears about 6-8 inches in length with only an inch or so of tough, woody base. Each pound will yield 3-4 one half cup servings. Store in refrigerator wrapped in a damp paper two. Don't cut them. If the bottom is too tough to break, it is too tough to eat.