SC - Asparagus anyone??

[Magdalena]

>  The accompanying commentary
> states that asparagas was known in England as early as 1000 C.E.  I know
> that Italian sources, like Platina, have references to it, but even
> Epulario has nothing.

Gerard says:
ch171 Of Spearage or Asparagus

The Vertues

The first sprouts or naked tender shoots hereof oftentimes be sodden in flesh
broth and eaten; or boiled in faire water and seasoned with oile, vinegar, salt,
and pepper, then are served up as a sallad; they are pleasant to the taste.

- -Magdalena