What's the Deal With That Asparagus Aroma?


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

What's the Deal With That Asparagus Aroma?

I love asparagus, and it's incredibly good for you — full of vitamin K, plus A and C and folate. But if you've ever eaten a lot of it, you might have noticed a rather odd side effect. There's really no delicate way to say this, so I'll just come right out with it: Eating asparagus can make your pee smell funny. It doesn't happen to everyone, but if it happens to you, don't worry: The effect is Read more

In Season: Morels


Updated 06/01/11 8:50 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Cooking With Morels

Spring produce may bring to mind images of asparagus and artichokes, but there are plenty of lesser known vernal veggies that are just as amazing as their popular counterparts. Take morel mushrooms. Come Spring, these fungi appear at the edges of forested areas, marked by conical caps and beautifully shirred crevices. A nutty aroma and meaty texture mean they're likely the most prized mushrooms Read more