As it happens, Maryland, and in particular the sandy Eastern Shore is Nirvana for asparagus.  This time of year, always brings a bumper crop of these delicious spears to the marketplace.  And every year we try to find new ways of cooking them.   And Chef Jerry Pellegrino, says it’s not too hard to find new ideas for this versatile veg.

<p>As it happens, Maryland, and in particular the sandy Eastern Shore is Nirvana for asparagus.  This time of year, always brings a bumper crop of these delicious spears to the marketplace.  And every year we try to find new ways of cooking them.   And Chef Jerry Pellegrino, says it’s not too hard to find new ideas for this versatile veg.</p>

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