Asparagus is in season. Hooray. To celebrate the versatility, nutritional benefits, and flavor of this ancient vegetable, I invited Jim Wilson and Chef Raymond Ost to join me on the show. Jim is the head farmer and co-owner of Wilson Farm in Lexington, MA and Raymond Ost is their executive chef. They know a lot about asparagus, so tune in for growing tips, cooking tips, recipes, and a whole lot more!
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Find out how asparagus is grown and harvested and how to choose the freshest stalks. Discover prep and cooking tips, recipe ideas, and hear all about its nutritional benefits. Did you know asparagus is considered a prebiotic food, which supports a healthy microbiome?
“Get your kids involved in the process. Have them snap off the ends of asparagus and cook together.”
Asparagus in all its glory at Wilson Farm. Photo courtesy, Jon Latessa
Stick around to find out how to make Asparagus Salad with Eggs and Prosciutto, and check out my asparagus recipe roundup blog post. There’s so much to learn about this seasonal and sensational vegetable, so let’s get started.
Photo courtesy, Jon Latessa
Jim Wilson, Head Farmer at Wilson Farm – Jim grew up working on the farm and didn’t get a weekend off until he went to college.
Executive Chef, Raymond Ost – Wait until you hear how he became a Master French Chef.
Show Highlights:
- Discover the history of Wilson Farm in Lexington, MA. They’ve been growing since 1884, and I’ve been shopping there since 1992 🙂
- How Wilson Farm has grown and evolved with the times.
- Jim describes what it looks like to see asparagus growing in the field.
- The difference between white, green, and purple asparagus.
- Jim’s favorite way to eat asparagus.
- The story of the Wilson Farm llama, Belle.
- Learn how Chef Ost from Wilson Farm became a Master French Chef.
- What to look for when buying asparagus at the market.
- Learn how to make Asparagus Salad with Eggs and Prosciutto, with a basil and tarragon dressing. Chef Ost created it and I have been eating it all week!
- Discover the best way to grill asparagus.
- Why Chef Ost loves tarragon.
- Wait till you hear about how Chef Ost makes soup with asparagus and uses roasted asparagus tips as garnish.
- How to roast asparagus.
- How Chef Ost would make a rhubarb dessert.
Asparagus Salad with Eggs and Prosciutto
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Very much enjoyed this podcast. I love asparagus and found Chef Ost very interesting and knowledgeable. I’ll look forward to your podcast on zucchini. I hope next year you will do a show on rhubarb. It’s a favorite of mine. I’ve listened to your show for years (when you were with Janice as the Makeover Moms). Even though my children are near their 40’s now I still enjoy hearing about new recipes and nutrition. Thanks for your great podcasts!
You made my day. And YES to rhubarb. Have you made my apple, rhubarb crisp recipe? I make it ALL the time! It’s on the blog. So glad you’ve been listening for years. Just yesterday, I was at a nutrition conference and met a woman from TN. She is getting her PhD in nutrition and told me that listening to the Cooking with the Moms podcast inspired her to become a dietitian. Amazing 🙂 Have a great day…