tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post5328387120540752243..comments2024-03-14T14:56:06.978+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs, Sauce Hollandaise and PotatoesMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-41924946130187472192007-05-13T19:14:00.000+02:002007-05-13T19:14:00.000+02:00Peabody - A bit of the sauce will not take away al...Peabody - A bit of the sauce will not take away all the good things aparagus has to offer. Besides it's just great to indulge every now and then.<BR/><BR/>Esther - Yes I have been missing you! I love them from a BBQ too. <BR/><BR/>Kalyn - thanks. The hollandaise is not perfect for the waistline, but if you eat in every now and then it is a real treat. <BR/><BR/>Sukanya - Thank you. I agree a Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-26597323984112303562007-05-12T22:42:00.000+02:002007-05-12T22:42:00.000+02:00It is a excelent spring treat. Asparagurs is looki...It is a excelent spring treat. Asparagurs is looking good. It is one of my Favarite veggi..... love it.Suganyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09788939255997802775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-61871725814122505512007-05-12T15:48:00.000+02:002007-05-12T15:48:00.000+02:00Just wonderful. I do think asparagus and hollanda...Just wonderful. I do think asparagus and hollandaise is the perfect combination.Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-84424647398787823942007-05-10T11:02:00.000+02:002007-05-10T11:02:00.000+02:00Meeta! A perfect dish to feature spring asparagus...Meeta! A perfect dish to feature spring asparagus. I can't believe I've missed the Mingle again this month. I have to get more organized...but I am geared up for the next one! I just recently started peeling the ends of my asparagus. I had never done it before and thought it was kind of a waste of time but in the end I like the added tenderness. I've been grilling them on the bbq too and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-4801425430938470182007-05-10T09:06:00.000+02:002007-05-10T09:06:00.000+02:00I think the health benefit goes out the door when ...I think the health benefit goes out the door when you add the hollandaise...but I'm not one to complain...I love hollandaise.Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-6090292405701796592007-05-10T07:33:00.000+02:002007-05-10T07:33:00.000+02:00Thank you all for your comments. Sreelu, Wow! Aspa...Thank you all for your comments. <BR/><BR/>Sreelu, Wow! Asparagus ice cream? Now that is something I need to find a recipe for. Did you taste this?<BR/><BR/>Johanna, I have not seen any purple asparagus here in Germany. Our organic store stocks up on lovely green and white ones, but I think I can ask them to look into it for next season. <BR/><BR/>Sushma, it is healthy and has almost zilch Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-26446546621968026852007-05-10T05:14:00.000+02:002007-05-10T05:14:00.000+02:00Yum... love the asparagus -hollandaise combo...tha...Yum... love the asparagus -hollandaise combo...that plate looks wonderful... perfect spring food...I didn't know there were white and purple asparagus, I've only seen white :(Sighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949737485794919264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-67031561707368759792007-05-10T02:52:00.000+02:002007-05-10T02:52:00.000+02:00I really like the way you did the hollandaise in a...I really like the way you did the hollandaise in an earlier post and now bring it in here.<BR/>What a really grand story about your dad!! I have never understood why my mom & dad would keep canned asparagus in the pantry ... I think that must have what I knew of as I was growing up ... wonder why I didn't like asparagus for years.MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-59116372572642536712007-05-10T02:23:00.000+02:002007-05-10T02:23:00.000+02:00Beautiful photos and lots of good information. Poa...Beautiful photos and lots of good information. Poached eggs seems to be a classic addition which I've never gotten around to trying. Maybe this year. The asparagus seem espceially good this year.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-47021378289759134372007-05-09T17:45:00.000+02:002007-05-09T17:45:00.000+02:00That sounds delicious, the epitome of Spring!That sounds delicious, the epitome of Spring!Kelly-Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065013581800789438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-61765866189742160382007-05-09T16:19:00.000+02:002007-05-09T16:19:00.000+02:00Beautiful Meeta! Asparagus is the epitome of spri...Beautiful Meeta! Asparagus is the epitome of spring - and I love eating it with eggs - they seem like a perfect match. I had to laugh at your tale about eating the asparagus with your dad... too cute!<BR/><BR/>...and I agree the video from Serious Eats is a great primer on poaching eggs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-8699012065547762632007-05-09T15:44:00.000+02:002007-05-09T15:44:00.000+02:00I usually saute it, but grilling or even roasting ...I usually saute it, but grilling or even roasting is a great idea. And with creamy and tangy hollandaise sauce, yumm... gorgeous pictures as ever Meeta.Mandirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626963378027285069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-33048073016719632722007-05-09T09:32:00.000+02:002007-05-09T09:32:00.000+02:00Looks cool, yummy, unique style of cooking. I have...Looks cool, yummy, unique style of cooking. I have tried both green and purple asparagus. Good for heart and brain of our organs. A really wonderful article indeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-51503617782615382442007-05-09T01:54:00.000+02:002007-05-09T01:54:00.000+02:00I recently found your blog and felt it necessary t...I recently found your blog and felt it necessary to tell you how lovely I think your photography is!<BR/><BR/>I feel so inspired to improve!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-42997469684932446462007-05-09T01:32:00.000+02:002007-05-09T01:32:00.000+02:00Thanks for the informative post! I adore asparagus...Thanks for the informative post! I adore asparagus and have been buying 2-3 bunches a week at the farmers' market for the last few weeks. I've had it roasted, sauteed, and grilled. But I haven't had it with Hollandaise, so guess what I'll be making next week? ;)<BR/><BR/>P.S. We have unusually colored produce quite frequently, but I haven't seen purple asparagus (or pink as Johanna mentioned). Susan from Food Bloggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-35237047450469797542007-05-09T01:30:00.000+02:002007-05-09T01:30:00.000+02:00This creamy and tangy hollandaise sauce really can...This creamy and tangy hollandaise sauce really can kick the fresh asparagus up a notch! I love asparagus a lot too, green and white. But purple (pink)! Wish I could see it at store :DGattina Cheunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259299908195438080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-41588090587137594002007-05-09T01:23:00.000+02:002007-05-09T01:23:00.000+02:00Very nice post... Our asparagus season has long pa...Very nice post... Our asparagus season has long past. But I will remember this for spring!Anhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712039473488252840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-72768624791931087522007-05-09T00:39:00.000+02:002007-05-09T00:39:00.000+02:00Meeta this is such an informative post that is wel...Meeta this is such an informative post that is well structured and chuck full of all the right info. One need not go looking anywhere else for the info on the topic of this post. It takes time and patience to write a post like this and I thank you sincerely for doing so because I know that you are a busy woman. Thanks!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-83952657735880399742007-05-08T16:35:00.000+02:002007-05-08T16:35:00.000+02:00Meeta, this is THE perfect dish! And what a wonder...Meeta, this is THE perfect dish! And what a wonderful post, delicious reading! I could imagine you and your dad "eeeeewww" faces. ;)Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-76791518614350976612007-05-08T12:22:00.000+02:002007-05-08T12:22:00.000+02:00Oh yes Freya, poached eggs were a mountain too hig...Oh yes Freya, poached eggs were a mountain too high to climb for me too. I found this cute little ..<A HREF="http://bakemyday.blogspot.com/2007/03/gadgets-that-work-4b-answer.html/" REL="nofollow">gadget</A> that does the trick for me!<BR/>Meeta, I love your combination!Karen Baking Sodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648275442628223581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-56556660572469982882007-05-08T07:58:00.000+02:002007-05-08T07:58:00.000+02:00The perfect way to serve it! Now I Just need to le...The perfect way to serve it! Now I Just need to learn how to poach an egg!Freyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545988711685277697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-90281011181457830482007-05-08T06:57:00.000+02:002007-05-08T06:57:00.000+02:00I have always tried Green Asparagus and love it sa...I have always tried Green Asparagus and love it sauteed and drizzled with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Since I have known about its nutritional benefits, I have incorporated it more and more in my food. <BR/><BR/>Loved the simple elegant presentationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-88789734838750121412007-05-08T00:15:00.000+02:002007-05-08T00:15:00.000+02:00how funny - I just had purple (although it's calle...how funny - I just had purple (although it's called "pink" here and Italy, where is comes from) last week... very plain, just with melted butter and parmesan. Very nice. Fruitier indeed, but very close to our Austrian (and probably your German) white asparagus.<BR/>loverly! I wish you could buy this all year round (althoughI might be broke by the end of it ;-))thepassionatecookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617713421812264990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-13972171913715015802007-05-07T23:52:00.000+02:002007-05-07T23:52:00.000+02:00Wow Meeta pic looks so delicious, I love Asparagus...Wow Meeta pic looks so delicious, I love Asparagus and they are abundunt in California, infact attended a yearly asparagus festival last year where you can see Asparagus fritters to Asparagus icecreams, all I can say is this is just one of my favorites when especially tender.Sreeluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00327318190591596066noreply@blogger.com