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Buying and Preparation Tips

• When buying asparagus, make sure the stems are smooth, not wrinkled, and that the tips are tightly curled. Store them in a plastic bag in the fridge, perhaps with a damp paper towel to keep them fresh.
  
  
• To trim, just hold the stem of the asparagus in one hand and snap the stem end off with your other hand. The spear should snap right at the spot where it is becoming woody and inedible.