What’s New
Season Update
The Australian asparagus season runs from September through March. So gather yee spears while yee may before the season ends!
New Recipes
Check out the new recipes in our Recipe Library. For further delicious asparagus recipes from leading food editors and food writers from around Australia be sure to visit www.taste.com.au
See How To…
Watch a short video to see how to select, prepare and cook asparagus by Judy Davie The Food Coach.
Cheese Matters Special Offer
Asparagus and cheese are a match made in heaven. Whether you are a cheese learner or a cheese lover, you will find your online guide to cheese at www.cheesematters.com.au Subscribe to the Cheese Matters Newsletter online for your chance to win a Cheese Education Pack valued at $50, including a DVD and beautiful recipe book – Cheese Matters – exploring, cooking and enjoying cheese by Naomi Crisante. We also have some Cheese Matters prize packs for Recipe Competition prizes for the months of February, March and April 2010.
Meet the Growers
Although asparagus is easy to cook it is difficult to grow. The asparagus plant is erratic and unpredictable. It is vulnerable to frost, hail, heat and wind, which bends the spears and, under extreme conditions causes “sand blasting” of the tender spears. The cultivation, harvesting and packing of asparagus are extremely labour intensive processes and once harvested, asparagus is a highly perishable product. So hats off to the hard-working growers who provide this delectable product for our enjoyment and health! The asparagus plant is erratic and unpredictable… Meet some of the dedicated growers who produce this unique vegetable.
Meet the Exporters
Asparagus from the Koo Wee Rup /Dalmore area of Victoria has earned an enviable reputation for being 100% clean, green and safe and its luscious eating quality is esteemed on both domestic and global markets. Meet the exporters belonging to the Australian Asparagus Council.
Meet the Chefs
Passionate chefs and foodies who are committed to supporting locally grown seasonal produce love Australian asparagus. Find out what they love about asparagus and their favourite ways of preparing and cooking it.