Fresh local asparagus is back! We are huge fans of Edgar Farms who pioneered growing asparagus in northern Alberta, and those luscious spears are in the markets now—something to celebrate. Once you get tired of dry roasting spears in a pan, or eating them in a tart, try this recipe for an Asparagus Caesar (sort of a caesar salad), easy and delicious. Find Edgar’s at their new location in the Bountiful Market (3696 97 Street), just inside the south doors, across from Fallen Timber Meadery and next to Farmhouse Bakery, Friday and Sunday, 10am-4pm and on Saturdays, 9am- 4pm. Also, at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 8am-3pm as well as Sundays, 11am-3pm and at the Callingwood Market (6615 178 Street), 10am-3pm on Sundays.
Elna Edgar in the asparagus field