Asparagus
was recommended as an aphrodisiac by the herbalist Culpepper.
Apparently he prescribes it ‘’to be taken to
stir up bodily lust’’. If this isn’t
enough to make you want to indulge then maybe just the
fact that today asparagus is valued as being a healthy,
delicious food rich in vitamins and low in calories. For
Nick and Ros Loweth at Abbey Parks, asparagus is simply
addictive. What started as a hobby on one acre of land
has now expanded to 30 acres of land and a thriving business
as growers and wholesalers of asparagus. Top London restaurants such as
The Ivy and more local restaurants such as Hambleton
Hall and Nick’s in
Oakham use Abbey Parks Asparagus. Asparagus production began on
silt fens at Parks Farm ten years ago. It takes three
years from planting the
crop to harvesting the first spears. Harvest begins mid-April
and continues until Midsummer’s Day in June. Asparagus can be prepared and served as a vegetable,
starter or main course. The aim is to maintain the colour
and freshness of the asparagus throughout the cooking
process. Cooking asparagus in a steamer is a luxury kitchen
accessory but not entirely necessary.
Asparagus can be successfully cooked in a roasting pan
with some olive oil or water depending on whether you
want roasted or steamed. Asparagus is sold in bundles, normally of 1lb (.454kg).
The range includes:
| Sprue |
Which is between 6 and 10mm in width |
| Select |
10 – 15mm |
| Extra Select |
15 – 20mm |
| Jumbo |
Over 20mm |
Asparagus tips are available by special order Asparagus is a healthy addition to your diet, look at
the nutritional value in just a 4oz serving of our quality
produce: Vitamin A
Vitamin B1 + B2
Vitamin C
18 Calories
NIL Fat
4g Protein
1g Carbohydrate Local delivery is free within a 15-mile radius, for
orders of 10lbs or more. Nationwide distribution is available
across the UK. ‘’Delivered daily in less than 24 hours,
from field to door’’
Go to our brand new e-shop for details of asparagus crowns to plant and freshly picked asparagus to purchase during the season.
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