Warm Asparagus-Dandelion Salad

Warm Asparagus-Dandelion Salad

Eating more local, regional and sustainable food is one of the trends predicted for 2014. Foraging is among one of those trends.  The first time I foraged food was in Switzerland while visiting a friend many years ago. Her parents took us on an afternoon dent-de-lion foraging excursion up in the mountains. Once back at home, her mom made a delicious salad with them. While I do not forage dandelions these days, comes spring, I look for them at farmers markets. I hope you do too.

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Un-Cream of Asparagus Soup

Un-Cream of Asparagus Soup

I enjoy making this soup during spring, when asparagus are abundant!. Look for them at farmers markets and even grocery stores comes April and May. Asparagus are considered one of the foods highest in glutathione, an important antioxidant with several health properties, helps the body detoxify, minimize DNA cell damage, great digestive aid and provide a good dose of fiber. 

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