In Germany , asparagus, or the “vegetable of princes” is celebrated with a kind of unparalleled
fanaticism. Cabbage may have fed the masses through cold German winters, but
asparagus marks the coming of spring and summer. From April to late June there
are asparagus festivals, contests and towns whose livelihoods depend on
“Spargel-zeit,” asparagus time. Right now, throughout Germany entire
menus are based around the hand-picked stalks. Soups, side dishes, pizza, salads,
omelettes, with sauces, without sauces. You name it, it’s got asparagus in it.
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Ok, so Europeans don’t necessarily do Mother's Day better
than Americans.
In fact, during the time
I spent there, they didn’t seem to do it much at all. But, if your mom is a Francophile
or a gourmet food lover, here are four winning gift ideas under $25...
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