Comments on: Spears & Eggs

By: mike

mike — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:40:19 +0000

yummy appetizer… Madison Grill have an appetizer like this..

By: Katrina

Katrina — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:32:25 +0000

MM, I agree with Shalimar — your photography and styling for this post are just stellar! I am now badly craving asparagus with soft-boiled egg, despite the fact that I’ve never (!!!) eaten that combination.

And Alicia, OOOOOOOHHHHH, that sounds absolutely to-die-for (literally?)!!! I think I’d prefer it with toast points than asparagus, the better to scoop up the goods with. :-P

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:17:05 +0000

alicia, OMG, that sounds good. The perfect appetizer for the lechon round 3, then a slow death afterwards… :)

By: alicia

alicia — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:06:28 +0000

I should have thought of asparagus as something to enjoy soft runny eggs with! Had some people over for brunch and while not running in theme with “entertaining for less” , let me share it with you.. am sure asparagus spears would go well (and I think grilled, sprinkled with sea salt as kurzhaar suggest might work well with this). In a buttered ramekin, place one tablespoon of foie gras pate(not the real thing as it does not work as well), crack an organic egg on top, sprinkle to taste with truffle salt and pepper, add on tablespoon of cream, add chopped tarragon and parsley. Cover ramekin. “Poach” in previously heated water at a meduim simmer, and cook for six minutes! (not more as eggs will set even when you remove them). Serve immediately with toast points or better yet SOME ASPARAGUS !!! Enjoy!

By: Edwin D.

Edwin D. — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:35:42 +0000

Filipinos up near Stockton used to pick asparagus for a living in the 1920’s. It was hard work then as each stalk is picked individually by hand and one must be careful not to break it as it is weighed pound by pound. Francisco Ramos Perez did this for a living and God bless his soul as he passed away last January 20,2008. He will always be remembered in our hearts. He is remembered as being a great journalist here in CA but his stories of the early filipino migrants will be missed. God bless his soul.

By: zena

zena — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:51:03 +0000

I love the set of 4 pictures atop! Beautiful. I love grilled asparagus and eggs so this combination ought to be great. wonderful presentation too.

By: thelma

thelma — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:14:49 +0000

i just had a glimpse of your aug. 31, 2006 archive, as you have suggested. that sounds like a good meal even if you’re not on a diet! i will try that myself and for my family. thank you…

By: abi

abi — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:02:54 +0000

asparagus here in gensan is cheap, at around Php25-Php35 per big bundle (maybe weighing almost a kilo) and as long as drinking straws. thanks MM for the great idea!!!

By: wil-b cariaga

wil-b cariaga — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:10:38 +0000

simple and elegant. . . and will surely impress your guests. . .

By: Homebuddy

Homebuddy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:55:31 +0000

Very nice Asparagus Platter, where can one buy it?