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Asparagus Facts and Recipes

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***UPDATED 4/27/24*** Asparagus is now in season in Virginia. I happen to like asparagus, how about you? My preference is to grill it on our gas grill with some olive oil and salt/pepper. Oh so good! Here are some fun facts about asparagus.  Asparagus has been cultivated for 2,500 years and for almost 150 years in the United States. It takes three years from seed to harvest. California is among the top 3 states in asparagus production. Other states that produce bunches of asparagus include Washington and Michigan, while others produce very small quantities. Sea salt was the asparagus farmer’s original herbicide. White asparagus and green asparagus come from the same plant. Green asparagus gets its color from sunlight. When the plant breaks through the ground, the sun hits it, turning it green. For white asparagus, sunlight is prevented from touching the plant by piling dirt on top of the stalks so the asparagus matures underground. Once the tip breaks through the surface, the stalk...

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Review for Designer Whey Protein Powder

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This is the product we chose to review for various reasons but mainly to be able to add more protein to the diet!   NOTE:  2 out of the 3 sisters got the assignment right --- just sayin' !!! Designer Whey  100% Premium Whey Protein Powder 100 calories  18g protein 2g sugar+calcium , vitamin D and B-vitamins Review #1 (Cathy) I chose to keep with the holiday theme with vanilla flavor  and made  --  Simple Pumpkin Pie Smoothie The recipe can be found on Picky Palate http://picky-palate.com/2013/09/20/simple-pumpkin-pie-smoothie/ Easy as pie !! Put all ingredients in the smoothie maker , blend and pour !! I tasted it before and after I added the protein powder. Cathy's  opinion on Designer Whey protein powder ---- I think this particular flavor is fine. Make sure you add it to something with matching flavor or when vanilla compliments it. Easy to use , dissolves quickly and very slight difference in the t...