Spargel (asparagus)
Last week, I rode past the local fields and saw farmers hard at work, and it suddenly hit me— Spargel season is right around the corner! Fresh white asparagus drenched in rich Hollandaise sauce... wow, my mouth is already watering. Before moving to Germany, I had never even heard of asparagus, but now it’s easily one of my favorite vegetables. Back home, it wasn’t a thing, but here, Spargel —especially the white variety—is absolute king. While you can find frozen or jarred asparagus in supermarkets year-round, nothing beats the fresh stuff. May and June are the peak months when the country goes completely asparagus-crazy. Roadside huts pop up everywhere, market stalls spill over with fresh stalks, and practically every restaurant rolls out a dedicated Spargel menu. People buy it in huge bundles, and the atmosphere is just amazing. At our house, these two months mean testing out all kinds of asparagus recipes. For the past three years, we’ve also made a point to visit the Spargel buf...