Wonderful post, thank you. I see from the comments that we're all buying cauliflowers and asparagus pans now. My late mother-in-law had one of those pans. I wish I knew what happened to it.
I was given the Aunt Munca book as a gift - it’s simply unbelievable! I had to keep going back to check I was understanding everything correctly. The soup recipe, thank you - divine.
I’ve read the book about Aunt Munca and very much enjoyed it , and what a life she had and I can see why you are smitten with it and listening to the audio must give it an extra appeal..
I think your latest post is going to start a run on asparagus pans! Like some others, I didn't know it existed and now I really want one. Asparagus is my absolute favorite vegetable, and the season is so short... My university in the US has unfortunately recently extended the semester into late May, which is dreadful: it's still too early for asparagus in Minnesota, but by the time I get to Lyon near the end of the month the season is pretty much over :-(
I completely agree about the cauliflower leaves - don't waste them! I mix them in with the (sliced) florets when I roast cauliflower in the oven and everyone fights over the leaves. They 're delicious!
Asparagus is my crack cocaine and like you, I (over) indulge to the max whilst we have the lovely local stuff. It also the season known as asparapee, a charming little word, courtesy of my husband...
what a glorious read today. asparagus is reminding me of being in Frane for (chilly ) easter last year - and gorging on it daily , "scrackly bits" marvellous - a keeper of a description (not unlike @indiaknight colour description " trench coat" , loved the art history lesson - more please!! and the book recommendation . you are back in your writing groove xxxxx
Oh thank you! The best thing to read first thing in the morning. Firstly a luscious recipe. I am off to the vegetable stall today to find a bright sweet cauli to make this. And then the asparagus porn. I had one of those asparagus saucepans in New Zealand and have never seen one since leaving it behind. Brought back many happy memories of being inundated with asparagus each season as my, then, brother-in-law had an asparagus market garden. And then an intriguing listen recommendation. Wishing you a wonderful and lovely Thursday and beyond.
Honestly the asparagus pan is one of my best buys. I may only use it for a few weeks a year, but then I use it all the time! And it was really not expensive. Highly recommend. Thank you for the very kind words about my newsletter. Have a wonderful day.
Having bought 3 cauliflowers by mistake in online shop, am now making the soup! Thanks!
I love my asparagus pan! Will be making the soup...thank you x
I wondered if scrackly bits was a typo - it's the perfect adjective for bacon!
Oh no. It is deliberate, invented by my friend Fi, and should definitely be in the OED.
Thank you for a delicious recipe and a book recommendation.
You are so welcome.
That book sounds absolutely fascinating!
It really is jaw dropping.
Wonderful post, thank you. I see from the comments that we're all buying cauliflowers and asparagus pans now. My late mother-in-law had one of those pans. I wish I knew what happened to it.
I was given the Aunt Munca book as a gift - it’s simply unbelievable! I had to keep going back to check I was understanding everything correctly. The soup recipe, thank you - divine.
Yes, so much of it is quite astonishing, isn't it? Like you, I had to keep going back to reread bits.
“Mainline the chlorophyll” - brilliant sentence. 💚
Thank you!
I’ve read the book about Aunt Munca and very much enjoyed it , and what a life she had and I can see why you are smitten with it and listening to the audio must give it an extra appeal..
It is very well read by Paul Blezard, too. He has just the right voice.
I think your latest post is going to start a run on asparagus pans! Like some others, I didn't know it existed and now I really want one. Asparagus is my absolute favorite vegetable, and the season is so short... My university in the US has unfortunately recently extended the semester into late May, which is dreadful: it's still too early for asparagus in Minnesota, but by the time I get to Lyon near the end of the month the season is pretty much over :-(
I completely agree about the cauliflower leaves - don't waste them! I mix them in with the (sliced) florets when I roast cauliflower in the oven and everyone fights over the leaves. They 're delicious!
Asparagus is my crack cocaine and like you, I (over) indulge to the max whilst we have the lovely local stuff. It also the season known as asparapee, a charming little word, courtesy of my husband...
Scrackly ! What a great word
I won’t be able to see a cauliflower without the image of a severed head coming to mind now 😂
Sorry!
PS. , Why is the spinach for one? does only one of you like it, or is spinach for one really enough for 2?!
That will literally cook down to a thimbleful.
what a glorious read today. asparagus is reminding me of being in Frane for (chilly ) easter last year - and gorging on it daily , "scrackly bits" marvellous - a keeper of a description (not unlike @indiaknight colour description " trench coat" , loved the art history lesson - more please!! and the book recommendation . you are back in your writing groove xxxxx
“Crackly bits” is a phrase I have stolen, shamelessly, from my friend Fi. It is perfect isn't it?
Oh thank you! The best thing to read first thing in the morning. Firstly a luscious recipe. I am off to the vegetable stall today to find a bright sweet cauli to make this. And then the asparagus porn. I had one of those asparagus saucepans in New Zealand and have never seen one since leaving it behind. Brought back many happy memories of being inundated with asparagus each season as my, then, brother-in-law had an asparagus market garden. And then an intriguing listen recommendation. Wishing you a wonderful and lovely Thursday and beyond.
Honestly the asparagus pan is one of my best buys. I may only use it for a few weeks a year, but then I use it all the time! And it was really not expensive. Highly recommend. Thank you for the very kind words about my newsletter. Have a wonderful day.