Better Homes & Gardens Live
New season’s asparagus including Aspari Grande (500g bunches of medium thick asparagus spears) and mini bunches were popular and white asparagus was much sought after. Vikki Leng and Annette Forrest provided tips (pun intended!) for selecting, storing, preparing and cooking asparagus and asparagus for sale was wrapped in food grade waxed sheets to retain freshness before being gift wrapped. Visitors were bowled over by the fact that, in ideal conditions (warmth and just the right humidity) asparagus can grow 1-2 cm per hour! Luca Ciano of Barilla Pasta whipped up a fabulous Asparagus Fettucine and mini spears were perfect for Vesuvio Wood-fired pizzas - but many guests who picked up their free mini asparagus recipe kit and purchased asparagus could hardly wait to get it home to cook it on the BBQ.
