It's Asaparagus time!
We are so lucky here in Lichfield to have one of the top Asparagus producers, New Farm Produce right on our doorstep and we are very proud here at thebestoflichfield to "spread the word" about their fantastic produce.
Their farm shop officially opens on Monday 16th April where you will be able to purchase delicious fresh locally produced Asaparagus, yummy!
However if you are a bit like me and not sure what to do with this delicious green stuff, they have put together a fantastic recipe book available from the Farm Shop so you can experience the delights at home.
We have managed to get our hands on one and will be sharing some of our favourites during the season, so here's one to get your juices flowing:
Parma ham-wrapped Asparagus spears with hollandaise dipping sauce
Serves 4
Preparation time Less than 20 mins
Cooking time 10 - 30 mins
12 asparagus spears
12 slice Parma ham
Hollandaise sauce
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/392F/Gas 6.
2. Place each asparagus spear lengthways across a slice of Parma ham and roll up to completely envelop the asparagus.
3. Place the asparagus and ham parcels on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 10-12 minutes until ham is crisp.
4. Serve with hollandaise sauce in a bowl.
Let us know how you get on.
Now if you would like to be shown by the experts why not visit New Farm for their Asparagus Open Day on Saturday 5th May where they will be Cookery demonstrations by local chef Matt Warburton
All served with Farm Tours, Children’s activities and tasters
Side orders of teas, coffee, cake and a BBQ available
Selection of New Farms BEST QUALITY ASPARAGUS and New Season FRUIT, all available from the Farm Shop
Check out our event pages for further details.
If you can't wait for Monday, Asparagus is available now just ring the office for details 01543 401043
Now where did I put my car keys............
