[PalmettoMason]

Now asparagus on the other hand, how can one live without it? That would include tender stalks right out of the garden before you even hit the house.

I stumbled across something in Sam's Club the other day that might interest you. "Members Mark Marinated Green Asparagus Spears". 2 lb, 1.5 oz jar for less than $5. Very thin, tender asparagus spears pickled in a brine similar to bread & butter pickles. VERY TASTY! (I can't stay out of them!)

I have found that they make a great garnish for Bloody Marys, too.

[handmade]

I have not been able to get the pickled asparagus spears here but I had them at my daughter’s in southeast South Dakota and they are great. My nearest Sam’s is 80 miles away but I have a granddaughter living there- I will have to check on that. I agree- they are yummy.

Thanks for reminding me. I had entirely forgotten.

[magslinger]

Thanks for posting that. A couple of years ago I made the mistake of picking up a jar of asparagus. My wife is absolutely hooked. IIRC the ones I got (from a farmer’s market held on the state capitol lawn, of all places) were kosher dill style, but Mrs Mag hasn’t shown any sign of being particular about the type. She does love bread and butter pickles.