National Asparagus Month
On National Asparagus Month, we stop rushing past the produce aisle and remember what asparagus can actually do.
How to celebrate
Small, doable ways to celebrate National Asparagus Month.
- Cook asparagus simply — olive oil, salt, heat.
- Learn one new preparation (roast, pickle, grate, purée).
- Put it in a dish where you normally wouldn't.
- Shop local produce this week and pick the ugliest good-looking one.
- Teach a kid how to prep it with you.
Celebration ideas by audience
For families
Cook one vegetable-centered meal together, even if it's just a side.
For kids
Let them pick the seasoning. Ranch counts.
For couples
Visit a farmers market together and build dinner from whatever looked best.
At the office
Upgrade the office snack tray with something in season.
At school
Start a classroom garden project, even a small windowsill one.
In your community
Volunteer with a garden, farm, or food recovery program.
On your own
Try one new preparation — roast, pickle, grill — and cook it for just you.