That thumbnail image creeps me out

SPARGEL IST SPARGEL.

Same with mushrooms

This makes me feel like its the vegetable equivalent of veal.

Cardoon stems are done in a similar way. We got some from a community-supported agriculture group a few years ago, and they were delicious!

I miss Germany. The spargel cream soup was amazing. Highly recommend anyone who likes asparagus to try the white version. Yes, your pee will still smell funny.