Q: Should I peel my asparagus? Even when the stalks are properly trimmed, the outer layers can have a fibrousness that is apparently upsetting to the palates of people who do things like write Michelin guides Use a standard Ypeeler to shave the skin off, starting right below the tip The flavorful trimmings can be added to your vegetable or chicken stock or blanched and pureed into a soup or sauce Q: What’s the best way to store asparagus? The best way to store asparagus is not to As I said, its flavor dramatically diminishes over time, so the sooner you get it in the pan and into your belly, the better If you absolutely must store asparagus, treat it like you would a bunch of flowers.* Trim the ends and stand the stalks up in a cup or glass of water, loosely cover the tips with a plastic bag to prevent evaporation, and set the whole thing in the fridge Some people recommend adding salt or sugar to the water, but I’ve never been able to detect any difference in flavor if you do this Don’t bother ...Q: What’s the best way to store asparagus? The best way to store asparagus is not to As I said, its flavor dramatically diminishes over time, so the sooner you get it in the pan and into your belly, the. .. sooner you get it in the pan and into your belly, the better If you absolutely must store asparagus, treat it like you would a bunch of flowers.* Trim the ends and stand the stalks up in a cup or glass of water, loosely cover the tips with... evaporation, and set the whole thing in the fridge Some people recommend adding salt or sugar to the water, but I’ve never been able to detect any difference in flavor if you do this Don’t bother