In the last several years, I had the good fortune to visit Germany, Belgium, Austria etc during Spring time and feast myself on white asparagus. They are usually steamed (I think) and served with butter and boiled new potatoes. I... (10 replies, last updated by Novasmurf May 10, 2008)

I am a white asparagus newbie. No idea how to cook them, just bought some on sale from the grocery store today. Any suggestions? Do I cook them like green asparagus? Anything I need to do to prep them? Should I bend and break like... (15 replies, last updated by concordjeff February 7, 2008)

If you are new to white asparagus, be aware it must be peeled, unlike green asparagus. (9 replies, last updated by jjb75 October 15, 2006)

Does any one know of anywhere to get white asparagus this time of year, or have I missed the season? Thanks, Simon (5 replies, last updated by Jacquilynne August 12, 2004)

I am writing an essay on white asparagus and must find some (fresh) by this coming Tuesday. I can travel anywhere public transportation can get me. Thanks! (Also, does anyone know any restaurant that are serving any dishes... (13 replies, last updated by gansu girl February 2, 2006)

I just came back from Germany in mid-May, and overindulged on fresh white asparagus. I have tried many of the Chinese greengrocers in Toronto, but nothing. Does anyone know if it is possible to get white asparagus in TO? (4 replies, last updated by beth June 1, 2003)

White asparagus (rather than green) is the norm here in Germany. Does anyone have any creative preparation suggestions, other than au gratin or creamy soup? I do not have a grill. Cheers! (6 replies, last updated by bushwickgirl November 3, 2009)

I love, love, love the white asparagus sold in a jar, soft and slightly salty. I’ve never bought white asparagus but wonder: do I just peel, boil, salt to replicate this yumminess? (0 replies, last updated by sweetpotater March 23, 2007)

Brussel. Does anyone know of any decent reasonably priced restaurants in TO serving white asparagus? (11 replies, last updated by deelicious May 29, 2007)

I first saw white asparagus on a trip to Spain, where they’re pretty common. Now I see if often at my local Safeway, and in fact this week they were selling them for just $2 a pound. I bought some and came up with this... (5 replies, last updated by ghbrooklyn November 11, 2006)

Is it just me, or is white asparagus really overrated? It’s Asparagus Week at a local restaurant (Mozaika in Prague, highly recommended by the way) and we ate there last night. I ordered the pork filet with morel sauce,... (21 replies, last updated by kate May 9, 2005)

Hans Rockenwagner’s article in LA Times today about White Asparagus has me completely ready for a pound or three of asparagus. Sure, I can try to make it myself, but..well, anybody have any recommendations for good/great... (7 replies, last updated by Jeff Shore April 29, 2001)

I’m hoping it’s white asparagus season. Is it? Any recommendations for what kinds of white asparagus dishes are best to order? Also, if anyone has specific recs on restaurants in Kiel, Germany, that would do a... (7 replies, last updated by david kaplan April 30, 2007)

I just picked up some lovely white asparagus. I’ve had it in restaurants, but never cooked it myself. I’d love some suggestions for a simple home prep that will bring out the best in it. (5 replies, last updated by josephsm March 2, 2005)

I went there on my twice weekly produce run this morning. The have big bunches of white asparagus, two for a dollar. I’ve never prepared them, but I couldn’t pass them up. They’re at the outside market. (5 replies, last updated by laylag May 19, 2009)