A Passion for Asparagus - by Chris Sheehan Delivery: UK £2, Overseas £4 Format: Hardback Size: 115x205mm Number of Pages: 95 Colour, including 44 colour illustrations and photos Do you love great local, seasonal food? Local, freshly cut asparagus is a rarity in an age of year-round produce, shipped thousands of miles. This book will dispel many of the myths surrounding this distinctive vegetable while helping you to enjoy the cooking of it. It also provides a fascinating insight into those who have grown and cared for asparagus over the years in the beautiful Vale of Evesham in England. The book contains sections on: *The history and cultivation of asparagus *Asparagus' many properties including as an aphrodisiac *Folklore and myths *Advice on selecting, preparing and enjoying asparagus *Specially selected recipes from around the world Those who have enjoyed A Passion for Asparagus said: "When she read A Passion for Asparagus, my wife immediately longed for an English springtime so she could start making some of the recipes." Michael Barnard, local artist and historian, Evesham, Worcestershire "A fascinating subject, lightly but comprehensively written up, a real gem of a book." John Jenkinson, Evesham Hotel, Evesham, Worcestershire Chris Sheehan lives in the Vale of Evesham in Worcestershire, is a keen cook and enjoys shopping for locally grown produce in the farm shops and farmers markets. Over the years he has, with many others, come to eagerly anticipate locally grown asparagus and this has become A Passion for Asparagus Price: £7.99