I suggest choosing the smaller stems for your son as they are more tender. Although the larger stems taste heartier and bolder, they tend to have woodier stems.

Alternatively, after you cut a little off the bottom of the stems, you can pick each stem up, snap the end off and save the stems. I was thinking perhaps you can puree the stems and use it to make Asparagus soup. What do you think?

p/s I read a plague this afternoon, “Behind every successful woman, there is herself“.
It’s a little late to share your delicious Sparkling Ginger Lime Cooler. However, if there is a next time, I will eat or drink any of your PG-13 brilliant concoctions.

Thanks for your tips on dieting. “Anyone who wants to go on a diet should only cut out half the carbs, not all — you still need some for energy. It’s better to cut out more of the fat (though not all) and most of the sugar (yeah, that’s simple carb). And then eat a wide variety of fruit and vegetables (raw whenever possible) and some fish and lean chicken, and funny things like cottage cheese and plain low-fat yoghurt once or twice a week.” Great tips!!

My challenge is losing all the fat below my waist.

You should not worry about putting on weight, just make sure it is all around and not just around your tummy. Eating Asparagus is good for you but you still need to eat a well balanced diet, OK?

I’ve actually put on weight recently, Mrs. HBT. Maybe I should go on an asparagus diet too?

Don’t know if you had a chance to read interesting fact #1. Your girlfriend might have an opinion if you incorporate too much into your diet plan.

I don’t throw out the hard stems either. I patiently peel them one by one and cut them into strips to stir fry with meat slices. In future, to avoid finger callus, I am thinking perhaps, I can puree the hard stems without peeling and make asparagus soup instead.

Thanks for coming by.