It is in the hills and country lanes of La Alpujarra that you will see people picking wild asparagus, often by the roadside.
Likewise the wild garlic that is used in preparing so many Spanish meals.
I once came across a man armed with a penknife but its sole use was to prize free the small white bulb that looks like a fat spring onion.
Of all the scrambled egg dishes that the Spanish love, I think the most original is when they serve it with fresh asparagus. This is a joy. I'm writing elsewhere on this site about asparagus itself. Some people can find it dull, but it doesn't have to be that way. And most certainly not when served with this very traditional Revuelto. I'm told that, in Spain at least, making perfect scrambled egg is an art form in itself. It can't be that difficult. Can it?
Asparagus is plentiful in Spain at this time of the year. I drive past women picking wild asparagus along the roadside in Andalucia. Free, good food is not something they are about to walk past. The asparagus grown here is full of flavour but it is a question of how you can make it more interesting. Here is a recipe that combines it with a nice parsley sauce.
Tortilla (omelette) is as popular as ever in Spain. But it doesn't have to be just a simple, plain potato tortilla. There are many variations on the theme and some exciting tortillas to be cooked and eaten. Home made tortilla is so very much better than the shop bought version. Here is proof of that.
In all but the high temperatures of summer, I love eating Spanish stews. Full of fresh vegetables, potatoes and/or meat. Stews are something of a speciality in Spain. The ingredients may vary, but the restorative powers of a good Spanish stew are undoubted. Here's a recipe from Navarra. Use generous portions of vegetables.
Asparagus season is here! Get yourself a package or two and prepare the most delicious puree for the family and guests. If you are lucky enough to get some Iberian Acorn Ham then the recipe gets close to perfection ;D. However, some Serrano Ham could also work here.
