It’s asparagus season and we couldn’t be happier

Beth Dooley | (TNS) Star Tribune

My mother always said “less is more” and “wear the dress; don’t let it wear you.” Those two pieces of advice, among others, are true in life — and especially true of asparagus. Newly arrived in our farmers markets and co-ops, the vibrant green spears don’t need gussying up. Asparagus, the aristocrat of vegetables, is compelling on its own.

The surest sign of spring, asparagus is at its finest early in the season. We’ve all suffered through a long, dreary winter, so let’s indulge right away.