Steamed until done, but still firm, and pickled overnight in a light, rice wine vinaigrette. Be sure to include a good dollop of Dijon and a nice fat pinch of white pepper.
Serve cold with a good, dry white wine (I like a sauv. blanc, or nice white Bordeaux), and wonder what the poor folk are doin’!
Chris:All of those spices, including the lovely and precious saffron, are now useless sawdust. :(
If you truly want a lifetime supply of nutmeg, and better tasting nutmeg, buy the whole nuts. Those suckers never go bad and can be easily ground with your trusty microplane. Us generously in curries. On Bizarre Artifacts from the Depths of My Pantry
I love asparagus in olive oil and salt with a dash of pepper flakes. Simple and delicious.
I second Maids, but definitely have a soft-boiled egg with it. The yolk needs to be still fluid. (In addition to your egg collection)
Steamed until done, but still firm, and pickled overnight in a light, rice wine vinaigrette. Be sure to include a good dollop of Dijon and a nice fat pinch of white pepper.
Serve cold with a good, dry white wine (I like a sauv. blanc, or nice white Bordeaux), and wonder what the poor folk are doin’!