ASPARAGUS: KING OF VEGETABLES
May. 9th, 2012 08:40 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
defrogI get press releases.
Sometimes they’re about vegetables.
Here’s what’s in that parade:
DISCLAIMER: I’m not very big on asparagus. I don't mind eating it, but I don’t go out of my way to order it, either. Also, my gout has put asparagus off the menu in any case.
That said, some of those dishes sound pretty tempting.
Some fun asparagus facts (from the press release):
Hence the gout.
I could go on.
But I won’t.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In case yr wondering, StarWorld Macau is a casino.
Which just adds to the fun, really.
An aspersion on yr asparagus,
This is dF
Sometimes they’re about vegetables.
Here’s what’s in that parade:
(1) Chicken Roulade with Australia Asparagus and Black Truffle
(2) Steamed Garoupa Roll with Asparagus, Red Dates and Dried Fungus
(3) Thai Fried Pork Meat with Chilli, Basil and Green Asparagus
(4) White Asparagus Salad with Bacon, Cheese and Wasabi Dressing
(5) Mother's Day Star Special-Steamed Bird's Nest Custard with Aloe
(2) Steamed Garoupa Roll with Asparagus, Red Dates and Dried Fungus
(3) Thai Fried Pork Meat with Chilli, Basil and Green Asparagus
(4) White Asparagus Salad with Bacon, Cheese and Wasabi Dressing
(5) Mother's Day Star Special-Steamed Bird's Nest Custard with Aloe
DISCLAIMER: I’m not very big on asparagus. I don't mind eating it, but I don’t go out of my way to order it, either. Also, my gout has put asparagus off the menu in any case.
That said, some of those dishes sound pretty tempting.
Some fun asparagus facts (from the press release):
Asparagus was given the honored title "King of Vegetables". Each kind of asparagus has its unique features, For example, Thai asparagus is very tender and is thinner and smaller that it is perfect to be served with meat, whilst Chinese Asparagus, which was introduced into China in the early 20th century, is well known for its crispy, crunchy and refreshing tastes. […]
Asparagus has a high nutritional value and is healthy to human body, as it contains a variety of vitamins and microelements, as well as high fiber, low sugar and low fat in content. It is especially suitable for urban citizens who have fast pace of life and unhealthy diet. In addition, both traditional Chinese and Western medicine confirm that asparagus can help treat cancers, heart disease and high blood pressure. Due to the complexity and long duration of cultivation, asparagus was served only among the high society, the blue blood in the past.
Asparagus has a high nutritional value and is healthy to human body, as it contains a variety of vitamins and microelements, as well as high fiber, low sugar and low fat in content. It is especially suitable for urban citizens who have fast pace of life and unhealthy diet. In addition, both traditional Chinese and Western medicine confirm that asparagus can help treat cancers, heart disease and high blood pressure. Due to the complexity and long duration of cultivation, asparagus was served only among the high society, the blue blood in the past.
Hence the gout.
I could go on.
But I won’t.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In case yr wondering, StarWorld Macau is a casino.
Which just adds to the fun, really.
An aspersion on yr asparagus,
This is dF
