According to their website, they're the world's largest producer of asparagus. They also farm bell peppers, blueberries, dates, green onions, brussel sprouts, grapes, parsley, broccoli, avocados, cilantro, radish and spinach with fields in Mexico and Peru.
GREEN ASPARAGUS:
I buy them at our local Costco. The bag is 2.25 lbs. and costs around $8, a good deal compared to smaller grocery stores. The spears are also on the skinner-side which I prefer, meaning they came from young plants. When preparing them, most people break off the bottoms at their weakest point but I prefer them cut exactly at the halfway point because anything below that is too hard and tough, IMO. Aside from the boring steamed variety, I like to stir fry them (especially with fresh baby bellas) with fresh garlic, garlic salt, pepper and oyster sauce. It makes an excellent side dish or vegetarian meal in itself.
OVERALL:
Fresh and delicious! read more