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Tip of the Day: Hunting for the Best Asparagus Bundle at the Grocers

It’s Valentine’s Day, and I have a funny plant fact for you.  Did you know that Asparagus is considered an aphrodisiac?  Evidently, some people consider it’s shape to be phallic, and in early France, it was once tradition for a bridegroom to consume 3 courses of asparagus before his wedding night!!!   In Elizabethan times, Asparagus was thought to “provoketh Venus” If you are in the mood for love today, you are in luck! Asparagus is on sale at Fareway for $1.88 per bundle!!!! EEEEP! So, I was just at the grocery store and guess what?  Asparagus must be in season in California or some part of the US, because it’s on sale!!!!  Normally, it’s about $4/bundle! I was very excited, so naturally, I bought some! Today’s Tip is super easy! Question: How do you find the best bundle of asparagus? Answer:  Look for the bundle that has it’s cut ends still in the tray of water in the cooler section!  That’s it! Reason:  If the cut ends are still in water, the asparagus stems …