tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post1169443255025203262..comments2024-03-09T12:14:44.659+01:00Comments on The Kitchen Lioness: FFwD: White Asparagus Soup - Crème d´asperges blanchesAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-50913731294409085242013-05-30T09:34:15.499+02:002013-05-30T09:34:15.499+02:00Mary, thank you for the nice comment - yes, I did ...Mary, thank you for the nice comment - yes, I did take Barista classes last year and I still love those espresso glasses, they looked perfect for serving soup as an appetizer, different than always using cups or canning jars. White asparagus tastes only good when fresh, no compromise, or it will turn bitter and no one really like that in a vegetable.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-78746925281243729192013-05-30T09:31:12.493+02:002013-05-30T09:31:12.493+02:00Jora, yes, I think that was my first post for the ...Jora, yes, I think that was my first post for the FFwD group, asparagus salad with crab meat, I rememeber trying to get good pictures of the giant asparagus fields because white asparagus grwos "underground" and those long rows of earth piled on top of the plants look quite interesting.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-51809727295079422602013-05-30T09:29:24.308+02:002013-05-30T09:29:24.308+02:00Kristin, white asparagus is fancy and elegant and ...Kristin, white asparagus is fancy and elegant and delicous and it has a very short seson - yesterday I wrapped some in a few slices of Prosciutto and grilled it - pretty delicious too.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-61753328225180929902013-05-30T00:30:44.643+02:002013-05-30T00:30:44.643+02:00Another outstanding and educational Post, Andrea. ...Another outstanding and educational Post, Andrea. I know I've learned all those little tidbits about asparagus at one time or another but this was a great review, reminder, and all together. I have purchased white asparagus two or three times in the States. But, honestly, by the time it gets to the grocery stores (the only place I've ever seen it), it is old. That's why I think there isn't more a demand for it in the States. I was so looking forward to being in France during white asparagus season. The only asparagus that I peel is white asparagus. I think this makes an sophisticated presentation and yours is trés chic. Élégant. Love the fact that you used clear and petite glasses and dill/milk foam. I think I remember your going to "making coffee"/barista instruction class a year or so ago. Anyway, lovely Post.Mary Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495234299898574943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-65040245825285858952013-05-29T20:14:31.535+02:002013-05-29T20:14:31.535+02:00I remember being jealous of your white asparagus l...I remember being jealous of your white asparagus last year too! I still haven't found any to try. It definitely makes a beautiful soup, although I'm not sure that I'd have the patience to peel it. I like your topping ideas. The shrimp go perfectly.Jorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551478803291803446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-56609584896637294842013-05-29T19:05:55.262+02:002013-05-29T19:05:55.262+02:00I adore asparagus. We don't often see white as...I adore asparagus. We don't often see white asparagus where I live, but I'll hunt it down to make this soup. It looks incredible, and I love your presentation. You are so creative!motherrimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305837415970849152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-27661552494596418012013-05-29T16:06:48.201+02:002013-05-29T16:06:48.201+02:00Sanya, thank you so much for the wonderful comment...Sanya, thank you so much for the wonderful comment - white asparagus does have a tendency to look rather elegant but it also tastes terrific.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-8812358066244568972013-05-29T15:50:53.199+02:002013-05-29T15:50:53.199+02:00What can I say! This looks awesome!!!
You did an a...What can I say! This looks awesome!!!<br />You did an amazing job, I love how the white asparagus looks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-63826236493527349652013-05-29T13:09:46.594+02:002013-05-29T13:09:46.594+02:00Cindy, thank you for the lovely comment and your c...Cindy, thank you for the lovely comment and your continued support! So glad that you enjoy my blog and the pictures too!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-15760017388980294412013-05-29T13:08:45.265+02:002013-05-29T13:08:45.265+02:00Diane, white asparagus is hard to beat and Germans...Diane, white asparagus is hard to beat and Germans are quite fond of it!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-83969863661007076642013-05-29T08:35:07.280+02:002013-05-29T08:35:07.280+02:00What a beautiful meal--I love the addition of the ...What a beautiful meal--I love the addition of the shrimp. Your photography continues to amaze me!!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693008883612962846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-79604866642409219772013-05-28T22:00:35.230+02:002013-05-28T22:00:35.230+02:00Looks so wonderful. My brother-in-law is German an...Looks so wonderful. My brother-in-law is German and he raves about the white asparagus. We get it sometimes but not very often. Diane Balchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13354023885009559689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-78512327246027512382013-05-28T12:14:48.197+02:002013-05-28T12:14:48.197+02:00Alice, thank you very much for your kind words - a...Alice, thank you very much for your kind words - and I do know why you have to peel white asparagus - because the peel can be quite tough, even woodsy, and somewhat bitter.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-75202822072229054832013-05-28T12:09:23.587+02:002013-05-28T12:09:23.587+02:00Thank you, Cher, just trying to be different and t...Thank you, Cher, just trying to be different and to show off my collection of espresso glasses.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-51168963452640787932013-05-28T11:25:33.226+02:002013-05-28T11:25:33.226+02:00The small glasses are the perfect presentation for...The small glasses are the perfect presentation for this beautiful soup. Cher Rockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067437991540780000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-89615787373586423862013-05-28T08:35:11.985+02:002013-05-28T08:35:11.985+02:00I certainly didn't know that white asparagus m...I certainly didn't know that white asparagus must always be peeled,... do you know why that is?? Well your soups look amazing and the shrimp and dill are wonderful touches! And I'm a fan of bubbly foams so that pretty much is fantastic in my book! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-13870990831736865742013-05-27T19:30:42.623+02:002013-05-27T19:30:42.623+02:00Candy, thank you very much for your kind comment -...Candy, thank you very much for your kind comment - I am sure that your corn muffins were nice alongside this asparagus soup.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-14791995389724367552013-05-27T19:04:07.366+02:002013-05-27T19:04:07.366+02:00Oh my, how fancy! I love your presentation. The sh...Oh my, how fancy! I love your presentation. The shrimp and dill look like they would be delicious with this. Mine was kind of the opposite: green asparagus (which stayed green because I didn't pre-cook it), served hot alongside some homey corn muffins. I guess it's nice that the recipe is so adaptable. I'm sure your was fabulous. I don't see white asparagus here, so it would be great to find some and try it sometime!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-31073277388502315542013-05-27T13:10:08.945+02:002013-05-27T13:10:08.945+02:00Trishie, thanks so mcu - it seems that the white a...Trishie, thanks so mcu - it seems that the white asparagus is predominantly available around here but both varieties are absolutely wonderful tasting and certainly much revered.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-85344872971019600812013-05-27T09:37:05.198+02:002013-05-27T09:37:05.198+02:00This is so beautifully presented. I love the taste...This is so beautifully presented. I love the taste of asparagus, but usually the supermarkets here only stock the green ones.trishiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00836141363242482379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-33158912220684024102013-05-27T00:48:48.007+02:002013-05-27T00:48:48.007+02:00Hester, thank you for the nice comment! This recip...Hester, thank you for the nice comment! This recipe can be prepared with green or white asparagus. The other members of the FFwD group all used green asparagus and I used white because that is the asparagus that is in season around here right now until mid-June. Both varieties of this lovely vegetable taste great in this elegant soup.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-17289870413498187752013-05-26T22:33:58.420+02:002013-05-26T22:33:58.420+02:00What an elegant starter, Andrea! I'm having fr...What an elegant starter, Andrea! I'm having friends over at the weekend, and I'm wondering if I can adapt the recipe to green asparagus as this is all I have to work with. Your presentation - as usual - is so delicious!Alchemy In The Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904782938272651779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-44612067480154288682013-05-26T22:05:09.097+02:002013-05-26T22:05:09.097+02:00Well, Paula, obviously you never had the pleasure ...Well, Paula, obviously you never had the pleasure of tasting fresh white asparagus. As the foodie that we all know you are, you are aware, of course, that you would never dare judge the taste of fresh corn, young peas, green beans, etc. based on what the lovely Green Giant or the fabulous Bonduelle are able to offer to you.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-55732407360205810062013-05-26T16:37:02.911+02:002013-05-26T16:37:02.911+02:00I could never get in the white asparagus train, pr...I could never get in the white asparagus train, probably because I hardly see them here, and I hate the ones in jars. But I will give them a try next spring. Beautiful soup Andrea!Paula Montenegrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06611448799605583866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-25649357067709047702013-05-26T15:01:52.168+02:002013-05-26T15:01:52.168+02:00Beth, while we can find green asparagus here, most...Beth, while we can find green asparagus here, most people prefer the white one, it does taste different - I love both kinds equally as much but while I prefer to use green asparagus for salads, tartes and stir-fries, I definitely prefer the delicate taste of the white asparagus for my soups.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.com