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February 15, 2013 3:03 PM
Hi, my name is Greg. I am 38, weigh in at 340 lbs and I am 6'2" tall. I am married and have 6 daughters that keep me wore out. I work in construction as a plumber so my days are never the same, except for that I am up at 4 am everyday. I am starting p90x on Monday and have been logging and changing my nutrition this week.
Edited by gregpmcg On February 15, 2013 3:04 PM
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February 17, 2013 11:19 PM
Hello all.
Dave here. I am 34, 5'11" and currently weight of 317lbs. I have been a member MFP for about 2.5 years. I did not become serious about losing weight until I watched the first episode of Biggest loser in January. I dont know what happen but it lite a fire under for butt and I have been motivated since then. I have currently lost a total of 25 lbs. for 1/7 - 2/14. i am happy about my weight loss so far. i was just logging my calories and working out to My Fitness Coach on the Wii, but I need something that would give me a better workout. My Fitness coach was not cutting it. My wife talked me in to P90X and i started it on 2/14. I was not sure I was going to be able to do it because of my size, but I tried it and I CAN. Of course at my weight, i am not able to do some of the exercises so i have been modifying them. I am still pleased with how i am doing.
Here is a little bit about my past and the current in my life. i was a very active kid all though high school. I weighed about 180lbs I played sports all the time. My favorite sports were basketball and soccer. I never played on the school team, but I played with friends and at church. i started to gain weight after high school and then when i got married 20 and it all went down hill from there with my weight. My wife is a good cook when we ate at home :), but with our busy lives we ate out a lot ( mainly fast food). In 2004 i was up to 250lbs and i keep getting heavier and heavier until in 2010 i was up to 320ish. i started to diet and i was walking on the treadmill. I got down to 273lbs and in july of 2011 i stop and started back to my old ways. When i weighed on 1\7\2013 I weighed 342lbs. I work in a factory full time, i drive a fork truck, so i dont get much exercise at work. I also go to school part time for Computer Networking.
My goal is to get down to 200lbs and see where i am at then. I am in my sister's wedding in september of this year. My goal is to get as close as i can to my goal weight by then. I have 7 months, that is 2 rounds of P90x and a month. With some of the success stories i have seen, it is total possible to get to my goal weight by then. I dont only want to lose weight for the wedding, i HAVE to lose weight for my family!! I have my wife and 2 boys 12 and 9. I have to much to live for and i need to be a role model for them. Plus they will be starting to play sports in school soon and i want to keep up with them practicing at home.
I want to say thank you to SimonKurth for message he sent my about this group. I think this group will help me a lot.
I have enjoyed reading some of your introductions, Still have a lot more to read. I will do my best to bring all that i can to this group. I want to thank you in advance for the support you all will give me. Together we can do this and meet our goals!
Enough talk. BRING IT!!!! X
Joined Aug 2010
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February 18, 2013 12:17 AM
P.S. I forgot to mention that I work Midnight. So my days are different. I start my next day at 4pm. So for instance today, my Monday started at 4pm on Sunday and will stop at 4 pm on Monday. So if you see me complete my day at 8am it is because I am going to bed until 4pm. Just a FYI...
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February 18, 2013 11:32 AM
Awesome intro mate! You will be successful if you want it. Lets do this!! You've gone and motivated me some more with that intro.
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February 19, 2013 5:03 AM
Hi everyone! my name is yvette and i'm 34 years old---i'm a mommy of one and am totally in love with my little boy. i'm a runner and run weekly, but nothing has me feeling more worn out like insanity. i just ran a marathon this past november, and, believe it or not, i actually gained a little weight from the training and carbing. so, i'm looking to get toned, burn fat and get as lean as possible, and make my running times faster than ever.
i'm on my 3rd week of insanity and it's still the hardest thing i've ever done. lately my calorie burns have been high that i am eating anywhere between 1500-2000; therefore, i don't know if i'm seeing that much of a difference in my body, which makes me sad. i don't weigh myself, as i dont want to get fixated on the number...rather i want to place my focus on how my clothes feel and my running performance. i find that if i don't eat at that calorie level i don't have the energy to run 6-8 miles a day plus insanity, sometimes burning over 1,000 calories a day. i definitely am feeling stronger and my runs are getting faster, but it wouldn't hurt to look like some of the girls in Shawn T's video.
i'm going to keep going at this until i reach where i feel i have reached a fitness level that is equivalent to some of the women on shawn t's video. i want to be able to run a marathon at 4 hours and half marathon pace of sub 8 min miles...i know i can do this. just have to keep plugging away! 3 weeks is still early.
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February 19, 2013 9:26 AM
Hi Everyone...My name is Starleng. I'm 41, married, mother of one, and a bonus mom to one. I will posting the following day due to working out at night and I don't get on the computer after I leave work. I really want to loose bulk. I don't care if I weight the same. I just want to be healthy and look good. :)
I'm doing P90X and am ready to finish it this time. I just finished 31/90. I also workout at lunch 4/5 days a week doing a variety of things (zumba, kickboxing, elliptical, & treadmill).
Joined Sep 2012
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February 19, 2013 1:12 PM
Hi Everyone...My name is Starleng. I'm 41, married, mother of one, and a bonus mom to one. I will posting the following day due to working out at night and I don't get on the computer after I leave work. I really want to loose bulk. I don't care if I weight the same. I just want to be healthy and look good. :)
I'm doing P90X and am ready to finish it this time. I just finished 31/90. I also workout at lunch 4/5 days a week doing a variety of things (zumba, kickboxing, elliptical, & treadmill).
Starleng!!! Welcome! This is a great group of motivators and you will fit in well! Looks like you have an awesome drive to succeed. You will be a great inspiration for all! I believe in you!
Joined Nov 2012
Posts: 111
February 19, 2013 5:18 PM
Hi Everyone!
Im Angel, Mom to 3 kids (4,8,&11) and step-mom to 2 (7 &9), I currently am a stay at home mom, because I was laid off in Jan. So I have decided to take this home time to do something about my outlook of myself! Changing the image in the mirror is important to me.. Im looking to loose anywhere from 20-30lbs, get toned (want to be able to see my abs), and eat better than I used to.. I started my journey in January but really got serious in mid January. Step 1 : Change the way I eat!!! so far so good ( well to the best of my ability) Working on kids and hubby's habits as they make it harder for me... The kids are more optimistic than my husband..Purchased P90X at the beginning of Febuary, got it in the mail, on 2/13 also got the Brazil Butt Lift set too, it came in on 2/15. Started on 2/18/13. So heres to my journey of being a better, happier, healthier me. I look forward to learning from all of you whom have been here and done it already.
Step 2: Start a training program & Stick with it!
Oh Yeah! My Bad Im 29 ( turn 30 next month 3/22) Current weight 136, Goal weight 110-115, Height 5'2"
Edited by holdingon2faith793 On February 19, 2013 5:22 PM
Joined Apr 2012
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February 19, 2013 8:32 PM
Greetings all
My name is Trevor, I am 43 years old. Last year at this time I was 230lbs and started to think about making some lifestyle choices. I was skinny most of my life but i quit smoking and put on close to 70 lbs over the last three years. April 2012 I started a diet and exercise plan. Basically I just logged my calories into MFP, suck to my calorie goal and I lost 50 lbs in 4 months. When I first started I could hardly run 1/2 a block so I started doing a 30 min walk everyday. Eventually I progressed to add jogging and weight lifting. There has been a big change in the last 10 months.
Once I went off the diet, I kept up with the exercise and tried to eat smart. I didn't really track my food religiously during maintenance but since my weight never varied I was happy as my fitness level kept improving. I still had a bit of flab around the midsection so I decided to try p90x to see if that will help get rid of the last bit of fudge.
I started p90x Jan 1 and I have stuck to the program and nutritional plan pretty closely, at least my calorie goal and macros. I did some modification to the program. I found that the yoga disc was very hard for my as I am not very flexible so I sub in stretch X on the yoga days. So far I like the program and I find that I am improving and increasing intensity a bit more each week.
Here's to bringing it every workout
Joined Apr 2011
Posts: 4
February 20, 2013 8:02 AM
Hi everyone! My name is Charlsie and I'm 28. I have a 5 and 1/2 month old baby at home and feel like I have NO time for anything. I have tried P90X in the past (actually 3 times), but the longest I lasted was 5 weeks. I'm currently on Week 4 of my 4th attempt. I have missed a few days of late, but hopefully this will be the motivation I need.
I have managed to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight fairly easily, as I only gained 23 lbs during pregnancy. My goal is to lose another 12 lbs, and to tone and get fit.
Height: 5'3"
Current weight :147.5
Goal weight: 135
Joined Feb 2013
Posts: 241
February 20, 2013 10:46 AM
Hello all,
first off it was great to get to read everyone's post it is good to know your not alone. My name is Michael and I am 27 almost 28. My whole life I have always been into some form of sports and always in decent shape. In college I was real into martial arts Taekwondo in particular and I got really slim 145lbs. Well school got tough I had to take 22 hours a semester to catch up and I had to quit my extra activities. Well after I graduated I got a job sitting at a desk 12-14 hours a day drinking nothing but soft drinks my weight got all the way up to 225. One year ago I met my Fiancee in Argintina she is from Brazil where it is a part of the culture to get in shape once you've met your soul mate exact opposite to what most of us do here in America. So I realized it was time to stop making the bad choices, get into shape for her and for myself so I would feel better. After a year of healthier eating I have managed to get down to 195. thats still 50 lbs heavier than when I was in lean TKD form. So now I want to get into good shape not just loose weight. When I was 145 I wasn't doing any strength exercises just Plyo style TKD work outs. So I don't have a target weight in mind per say, maybe around the 160 area, but just to be fit.
I look forward to hearing from everyone and getting and giving some motivation. I have been getting lots of hypothetical motivation from friends around me the most common thing I hear is "yea I am totally gonna start working out I need to get in shape", well going to and doing are two different things. I am in my second week of p90x and I am doing better already and have lost 3 lbs so far. My over all goal is to get back into martial arts but I want to get into shape before I eat a kick to the face from bad cardio in sparring. It has been like 3 years since I have been working out regularly. Ready to bring it, no more excuses. If you don't work hard today tomorrow will never be what you want it to be.
Joined Dec 2012
Posts: 41
February 20, 2013 2:59 PM
I'm Dave, 41, father of two daughters (20 & 11). Husband to a very supportive wife.
Have always been physically active one way or another. Being in shape has been elusive at times. My biggest challenge is being consistent. I enjoy organized racing as a motivation to to be fit. If I have a race in the near future, then training is easier. I've done several triathlons, and running races up to a personal goal of completing a marathon before I die (although they almost both happened on the same day). Recently I've gotten into Cyclocross racing and getting ready for next season is my current motivation. I'd like to get my weight down into the 160's, so I have about 40lbs. to go.
Joined Jan 2013
Posts: 148
February 22, 2013 6:53 AM
Hello fellow P90xers and Insanitys!
I'm Kelley, originally from Canada now living in North Carolina. I'm 5'2" and current weight 195. My highest weight was 215 and that was just a short time ago in November 2012. My ultimate goal would to get down to 140-150, which still sounds like a lot for someone my height but I have dense muscle mass and very dense bones (as per a bone density test) for a female.
Prior to moving to North Carolina, I was playing hockey 4-5 times a week. And even though my eating habits were not great, the weight stayed off because of all the exercise.
Fast forward 13 years and here I am almost 41, fat and unfit. I don't know what finally clicked for me to change my life. It might have been my doctor telling me that even though I don't have health issues now, it would only be a matter of time if I stayed weighing 215. None the less, I knew I had to do something.
A co-worker offered her copy of P90x and I jumped at the chance. I knew about the structured program and that it was very challenging but got you into shape. A have a friend who has joined me in the workouts and we faithfully meet at my house everyday to work out. We're in our 7th week and still going strong ... or stronger perhaps is a better way of putting it! A couple of weeks ago I added the Mayo Clinic's Beginning 5K training schedule which I'm integrating with P90x by running and using an elliptical in addition to the daily P90x schedule. Once my friend and I are finished with P90x, we're moving onto Insanity.
I've set a couple of fitness goals for myself to help me stay motivated. The first is to run in a 5K in April and then to do a Kayakalon (a triathlon but with kayaking instead of swimming) in early May.
In addition to exercise, I've changed my eating dramatically. At the moment, I'm doing a juice cleanse and will be consuming a predominately vegetarian diet after. I'm doing this for a couple reasons. First, I've finally figured out that I am gluten intolerant. I've suffered from horrible sinus, ear and throat infections all my life. Since changing to a whole foods diet, I have not allergy issues and finally feel like I can breathe again. Second, there is empirical proof that a whole foods diet is tremendously beneficial to overall health and longevity.
Thanks for reading and best of luck on your personal journey! And remember, "do your best and forget the rest!"
Edited by BBinNC On February 22, 2013 6:53 AM
Joined Nov 2012
Posts: 8
February 27, 2013 6:05 AM
Hello everyone! My name is Ashley. I began my journey with P90X on January 2nd as part of my New Year's resolution. I have been doing the Classic schedule. Today is day 54-Plyometrics. The program has given both my husband and I tremendous results! We are already planning another round! I look forward to sharing my continued success with you all! Have a great day
Joined Aug 2011
Posts: 161
February 27, 2013 10:26 AM
Hi everyone,
I will be starting P90X on about March 8. This will be my second time, though my first go I only made it to day 60, then I switched to training for a 15K (well, I was supposed to do a half marathon, but never quite made it!). I saw great results and am hoping this time around I can make it to day 90.
I eat as "clean" as possible and fairly close to paleo, but my weakness is chocolate. I have recently made some "clean" chocolate treats, so that is helping...
Anyway, my goal is to firm up. I've lost a good amount of weight and have gone down several clothes sizes, but I'm still a little wiggly! I'd be happy to lose another 10 pounds, but definition and firmness is what I'm looking for!
My biggest concern is finding the time to fit the program in and staying motivated to do it each day. I also can't give up a few of my classes at the gym, so I will be doing a bit above the P90X program - or work those into my non-weight days.
Looking forward to the support!
Joined Jul 2011
Posts: 69
February 28, 2013 1:57 PM
My name is Tatyanaa or Taty and I am a sophomore at OSU. Yuupp, GO BUCKS! But currently I am taking the max credit hours so nooo bucks lol.
Okay I am starting P90x doubles tonight. I mean really, Im starting C210K in the morning and P90x tonight, At the end of 4 weeks I will still be running so Im not sure if i'll add another dvd in....but I probably will ad AbRipperX. I just turned 19 years old and have come from 250 pounds down to 165-173.
I used to play basketball in HS so its mind over matter for me. I used to have practice for 3 hours then come home and catch my dad at the end of his p90x workout and do it with him. He's only 40 now, my mom is 39. I have a brother and a sister, and my boyfriend's family adopted me lol, so I gained 3 older sisters and another younger brother and 2 nieces and 2 nephews. My boyfriends in the Air Force so we pretty much stick together.
I just got diagnosed with Graves Disease in November. I was inches away from thyroid storm but was still hospitilized because my resting HR was 170. Im a goof and as soon as I started feeling better I stopped taking my medicine....so on Sunday my HR was 168. I called my doctor and she asked if I was okay and I got told to lay down and get more labs done. Of course my levels were crazy elevated so I got a higher dose. I feel so much better but will take my medicine this time. She wants it lowered back to 15mg a day in 2 weeks because my body adapts so quick to things. (I was born when my mom was 7 months pregnant-8.5 weeks early. My medical file is long as Idk what, but we thought all my issues were over when I started HS.)
Sooo now that's over. You will see A LOT of typos. I spend a lot of time on my school work and my health so by the time I get here I am famished. Can barely see the screen lol.
Okay so starting weight is 167
End of March:158
End of April: 149
End of May: 140
Goal Weight: 135
Like I said, my body adapts quickly. I will be cleaning out my pantry so that's 5 pounds right there. 8 pounds a month is resonable to me. And Ill probably hit that 135 over the summer when im training my sister and neices for cheerleading. I have to lead by example. We will also be frequenting 6 flags great america....yup!
Joined Mar 2013
Posts: 7
March 2, 2013 10:42 AM
Hey everyone, I'm Kristina! I am starting the P90X Lean program today, and I am super excited! I'm 5'3" and currently 183lbs... so, I've gotten kinda chunky over the past 2 years. Between a combination of a lack of exercise, sporadically overindulgent eating and drinking habits, and an anti-depressant medication, I gained about 50 lbs in about 2 years. I have had a bad track record with sticking to work outs and diets, so here I am to try it again! I'm hoping that the P90X system will provide enough daily structure with workouts and diet that I can follow it easily. And I'm really glad to see a support group here so that can help with my accountability!
SO, here we go again! Wish me luck! :)
Joined Jun 2012
Posts: 42
March 2, 2013 3:30 PM
Hello all!
I am a 43 year old mother of 11(I lost 2 in the womb) and finally arrived at a place where I am done having children. I love my kids and spend every day with them as I home school. Been married to the most remarkable man for almost 24 years. We have a happy and lively home. My kids range from 22 years-18 months. My oldest daughter and I started P90X before I got pregnant the last time and then I had to stop. I tell this remarkable tale because I got pregnant 18 months after my husband's vasectomy. We proved to be the first unsuccessful vasectomy for the doctor. There is no dispute who the daddy is and since all of my children look like their dad, it may be disputed who the mom is! ;)
Back to the reason for the post. My daughter and I are on our 2nd month of P90X. We didn't do much dieting the first month but the last two weeks we have tried to follow the Trim Healthy Mama plan. I combo of Atkins/Sugar Busters and eating the right kind of foods at the right times while eating every 3 hours. I started at 189 and weighed in yesterday at 182.6. I will post my before and 30 day pics later. I started this latest quest for health due to not getting any younger and wanting to be the healthiest that I can for my kids. I would be lying if I said that I have followed P90 completely. I have weak ankles and knees and Saturdays we go to the park with the kids and play football/frisbee for a few hours and so we skip our Saturday workout. Also, we have only done one yoga because it is too strenuous on my joints. One last thing, we have misplaced our plyometrics and so we have replaced that with either cardio X or kenpo. We are loving it but are extremely sore. We are 5 weeks in and start our 6th week on Monday.
I am looking forward to getting to know everyone better! Happy and healthy journey to all!
Joined Apr 2012
Posts: 10
March 5, 2013 8:15 PM
Hi Everyone,
My name is Shannon. I just turned 35 years old and am married with 2 children, aged 12 and 15. I am a short 5 feet tall and weigh 150 lbs. My goal is to get into a healthy weight range for my height and the number 113 lbs would be my final goal. But instead of concentrating on that #, I really just want to concentrate on changing the way my body looks and feels. I have a goal to have a 30 inch waist and to be able to see all of my muscles when flexed.
Basically,the reason I chose P90x is that I am just feeling old and crappy and I'm tired of the fad diets and losing the same 10 lbs over and over again. I am still young, and it's time that I start to feel it again.
I just finished my first week of P90x and am loving how I feel every time I complete a workout. I have been following a lower carb/high protein diet, but am switching over to the fat burner 50/30/30 Shawn suggested. I'll be eating off of the plan in the handbook.
My husband is about to be deployed for the first time. He leaves in 3 weeks and will be gone for the next 8 months and i would love to have a total body transformation while he is gone.
Looking forward to reading all of your stories and to be sharing this experience with everyone!!
Joined Apr 2012
Posts: 10
March 5, 2013 8:33 PM
that was supposed to say 50/30/20
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March 12, 2013 10:17 AM
Hey all! My name is Emily, I'm 25 years old, new mother to a little boy and ready to get this baby weight off. A little of my history, I played volleyball for 9 years, always had up and down weight but was healthy. In 2007 I got diagnosed with Cancer. Through the treatments I gained a bit of weight. I was cleared and clean in 2009 and have been in remission since. My husband and I wanted to start a family and after ok from the Dr's we started to try - we got pregnant quickly but lost the baby. This happened again, again and again, making our loss a total of 4 babies. Through all of this my hormones were wildly messed up and I gained 50lbs in only a year! After our 4th loss I couldn't get pregnant anymore and found myself at an all time high weight of almost 200lbs. I started seeing infertility specialists and get started on medicines which did not help the weight but I started counting calories and exercising as much as I could and slowly lost 15lbs. Right after that celebration I found out I was pregnant!! The pregnancy got off to a scary and rough start. I was taken out of work and placed on bed rest. It was a very long 9 months but in the end I have a healthy, beautiful baby boy. I sadly gained 50lbs during pregnancy but can say I'm glad I've lost those 50lbs! However, I do NOT look the same and am still riding the 200lb mark. I REALLY want to lose at LEAST 20lbs before June 19 (my lil guys 1st birthday). This is when the Drs will start me on some more rounds of meds so we can try for baby #2 but I'm hoping if I drop the weight I may not need the help. ANYHOW - I am on week 3 of P90X and very faithful with it but my diet is my current downfall. I may not be perfect in this group as daily life takes its tolls and I don't always have a computer to check in on but I will try my best and hope to find some amazing support here to help me get my health back - as well as my confidence!
Joined Apr 2011
Posts: 2
March 12, 2013 8:04 PM
Hey everyone! I'm salma, I'm 35 and I'm also a cancer survivor. After kicking cancer's butt I feel I need to have a positive change in my life. I let work and life get in the way of taking care of myself, and I have decided to make a change. My goal is to shed at least 30 lbs. This is the weight I gained after having a child, working sleepless nights, and cancer treatment with steroids and what not. I have tried many diets on and off, and would have some success but the weight comes right back on. I am determined to change my body and my lifestyle, I've got the eating part under control so far and I am seeing some results following a clean eating plan mixed with 17 day diet ideas. Now I want to incorporate exercise and gain some strength, as I do feel very blah ! I'm on day 2 of P90x and I'm already feeling sore in area's I forgot existed, which is awesome! I can't wait for the 90 days to be over to see how far I can go!
Wish me luck, and good luck to everyone!!
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Posts: 436
March 13, 2013 12:13 PM
Excited to be here! I'm Christine, I'm not new to MFP or to hard circuit training (just finished up 30 Day Shred last month, lost two pants sizes and almost 30 pounds!) and am looking to mix up my routine after hitting my first weight loss plateau. I also am a new runner, training for what I hope will be a FULL marathon next year! Running my first 5k on Sunday with the hope of finishing in under 40 minutes. I LOVE plyometric/circuit training for cross training. It helps my running performance like nothing else, and I love the intensity of it! I started out as a really athletic child/teen, but struggled with obesity and weight (topped out at 230lb), and then later, eating disordered behavior(dropped 110lb in a little under 2 years by unhealthy means). I had just barely started on my journey of recovery from ED and substance abuse when I became pregnant with my amazing son. The pregnancy was really hard, and I gained back 90lb of the 110 I had worked to lose(albeit unhealthily). I became depressed, my relationship with my fiancee was suffering and I just didn't like who I was becoming. I finally said enough was enough when a friend of a friend started a journey of his own and got me inspired to try again. This time the right way. Since November I have been on MFP, finally ready to give myself the love and respect I deserve by working towards being HEALTHY, FIT, and STRONG, and be the woman I have always been meant to be! I'm excited to have INSANITY be a part of that journey!
I love love love new friends, feel free to add me. I also low carb because of medical reasons, and am willing to share lots of yummy recipes for anyone out there on a similar path!
Joined Jan 2011
Posts: 1,106
March 13, 2013 4:28 PM
Hello!!! My name is Alyssa, I've been on MFP since jan of 2011!!! That's right-780 days straight to be exact!!! I had my 3rd baby on Christmas say of 2010 and wanted to get back to my ore pregnancy state. Read about this site in a Parents magazine and decided to try it. I did lose my last 15 lbs from this. I decided to go farther and try more strenuous workouts to maintain weight but tone up even more. 30 day shred was my 1st one then moved on to p90x. Completed that and decided to do another round of it. After 2 rounds I have also done p90x2, a 3rd round of p90x then, a hybrid of p90x and x2 then asylum vol 2. Currently doing a hybrid of p90x and insanity. My husband does the workouts with me also which helps to keep us on track:) I'm 30 years old married with 3 kids. I am a nurse who works 3rd shift. Since working 3rd shift for past 3 years my energy levels have dramatically dropped and I'm always tired it seems. I love my coffee !!!! I do admit my food choices are also still not the greatest too and that is one spot to keep working on. Glad to be a part of the group and read all the info:)
Joined Mar 2012
Posts: 19
March 14, 2013 7:11 AM
Hello Everyone! Phil here, I have been on MFP since April of 2012. I have been on and off the P90X workout since then. I have lost a total of 32 pounds since last year. I am looking to really complete the P90X journey so i can feel good that i accomplished something on my own. I have 2 children and expecting my 3rd in Sept. The winter was my downfall due to not being able to get outside and run around and keep motivated. SO here I am ready to kill it this time and just need that support to keep me going.
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Looking for great oysters on the half shell. East Village, Union Square area would be best. And ideally a place where I can pickup a to go order.
I've got no real evening plans (thus not nice dinner out) but really am craving some good oysters.
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Shaffer City is the best oyster bar in the city-aquagrill and Grand central are tied for second.
I also know that The Lobster Place will shuck oysters for you, effectively giving you a to-go order. They're in Chelsea Market and on Bleeker Street (next to Murray's).
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re: Nosher
The Lobster Place on Bleecker (note spelling) is so remarkably over-priced that locals stand and stare in the window, in shock at the prices. It is a regular subject of conversation, as those of us who remember this street when it was a great source of ALL foods, stand outside and make jokes about the fish aging as no one goes in, due to the prices. The conventional wisdom among those of us in the neighborhood is that they make enough on the other branches to support this loss leader. The fish store on Sullivan off Houston is worlds better.
mermaid inn usually has a decent selection of oysters. fish bar on bleecker has a cheap happy hour, as does a place on 3rd and 13th. cafe deville, i think. five points, to my memory, also has $1 happy hour oysters.
re: Captain
I often get oysters on the half shell from Citarella - tasty, esp. the Kumamotos.
Fish on Bleeker St has the greatest oyster deal ever. You're not going to get a selection, but you will get some delicious Blue Points for an amazing deal. The special (you can get it anytime) is called the Red, White and Blue. You get a house wine (red or white) or a Pabst Blue Ribbon and a half dozen Blue Points for $8.
They can price them so cheaply as the owner owns a fishing boat, so there's no middleman.
The rest of the food at the restaurant is so-so, but I always like to stop by for the special before heading out elsewhere.
re: Misscox
Fish also has legendarily obnoxious service...the swine-like behavior of the manager has been documented on chowhound for ages...when i was there, my dining companion was served a totally rotten oyster...we politely complained to the waiter who gave us attitude about it...when we asked to talk to the manager, he snidely grabbed the bill and deducted the price of a single oyster, made a face, and stormed away...disgusting way to run a restaurant, and based on reviews here, fairly common at Fish...we tipped zero and will never return...
For better places in the area requested by the OP:
-- Blue Water Grill: sort of a loud scene on weekends but the oysters are always fresh and the service professional
-- Shaffer City: great selection and the shucker never fails to smell each and every one for freshness...the vibe is a little bland but a perfectly good place to eat a couple oysters w/ a glass of wine...
-- hop the 4/5/6 train to the Grand Central Oyster Bar and feast like crazy...
I have always liked the raw bar at Blue Ribbon Brasserie on Sullivan, though I adhere to the adage about only eating raw crustacians in months with "R"s in them. I think the cool water of fall is less of a potential threat to the little guys. I am excited about the raw bar Blue Ribbon is opening across the street from their Bakery on Downing. I may break the "R" rule to check it out! Is the "R" rule now rendered obsolete by controlled, year-round oyster farming?
re: sing me a bar
I think R is no longer an issue. I was in Wellfleet a couple weeks ago and asked the venerable shucker at the Bookstore about it and he looked at me like I was yet another crazy tourist and said, they've been lying about all winter, best time for them. My last visit to GCOB (yesterday) was one of my most rewarding all year-- Glidden Points and Cape Bretons both much bigger than I usually get but terrific nonetheless. I think they do the best fried oysters in town, too.
BLT Fish Shack is a place I trust...plus they have a decent lobster roll (mmm...I love lobster rolls...)
I think Aquagrill is the best in the city. Their oysters are as fresh and varied as Shaffer City's, and their mignonette is better. GCOB is, in my experience, a DISTANT third (or fourth or fifth - you can also get better raw-bar food at Blue Ribbon, though the selection is always very small). And I don't want to sound snobby - I have given Grand Central a chance about every five months for nine years straight. I'm always disappointed and I always try again because so many people love it. But truly I think they don't do anything very well. The oyster panroast is all bread and paprika, the clam chowder is gloppy. And their plain old oysters on the half-shell are hastily shelled, resulting in lots of shell bits in every slurp, plus the liquor gets diluted with ice melt and they all end up tasting watery. It's a beautiful place and I appreciate the history, but I think you can do a lot better.
Btw, why is Chowhound telling me that this post was started in 2005?
re: GDSwamp
Aquagrill does this nifty thing; wish every raw bar was equipped to do the same. It has a system that prints out a copy of your oyster order, which is presented to you with your platter of oysters.
At 12 o'clock on the platter, they place a lemon. The oysters are arrayed clockwise from the lemon, in the same order that appears on your printout, so you know exactly what kind of oyster sits where on the plate.
No guesswork, no head-scratching, no memory drills ("Now which one did he say was the Falmouth?").
Just don't move the lemon.
I was actually surprised to see this old thread resurface for the very reason mentioned above: the R tale. As a teen I spent many summers waitressing on the Cape (just a town away from Wellfleet) and we always served oysters but never ate them ourselves.
However, a couple weeks ago I was at Blue Water around 4pm and the seafood platter called out to our table. The oysters were quite good.
The night after posting this in November, I went to Deville (a mere 2 blocks from home and mentioned here) and was super disappointed ... flavor-less oysters and very poorly shucked.


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14 Days of Asparagus
- junescook Apr 27, 2010 07:44 AM
After 30 years of talking about it we did it. Two years ago we dug the trenches, put in the compost, put in the asparagus crowns, and gradually backfilled with soil and compost as the plants grew toward the surface. Last year we cut a few, but this year we can cut everything that grows for the first two weeks, and that started last night. And when aspargus grows it grows impressively, 6 to 12" per day, so this morning there's more to cut (we planted about 100 crowns), and we'll want to cook it probably every other day.
So last night I sauteed some mushrooms with onions, added the asparagus and a little cooked chicken and tossed it all on wheat penne with truffle oil. That was nice, no one ingredient overpowering the other.
But where do I go from here? Any suggestions for nice simple ways to enjoy really fresh asparagus straight from the garden? Thanks for any good ideas.
re: boyzoma
BTW - here is a good recipe I've used:
I also - like some of the replies - like to add garlic.
re: boyzoma
Boyzoma, Do you cut the asparagus into short 3" pieces and stuff them in like that, or do you cut them to thelength of the jar as you would when you pickle green beans?
re: junescook
Personally, I like them longer (think quart jar) and do them a little longer in the water bath - maybe 12-15 min. This gives them multiple uses - appetizers or you can use later chop for salad's, etc. You will need a water bath canner, but that can be used for so many other things - think spring/summer - pears, peaches, jams, etc. that you can do when produce is ripe :-)
re: boyzoma
We have the canner, no problem; so do you do spears the length of the jar, like you would to pickle string beans?
re: junescook
Yes - I do mine the length of the jar - minus about one inch from the top. Again, make sure you tightly pack. I put all my spices in the bottom and then pour the pickling liquid over, clean tops, seal and give them their "bath".
That way, I can reduce their size later if I need to for some other dish. Hope that makes sense.
re: puzzler
Roasted is my favorite. Try adding parmesan for the last minute of cooking.
I also love it grilled, or blanched and then served cold tossed with a lemon & Dijon vinaigrette with lots of green onion.
re: puzzler
Yeah, I never get tired of simple roasted asparagus, either with olive oil or---if feeling indulgent---butter. And yes, a light dusting of Parmesan is quite nice. I find adding it immediately after pulling the asparagus melts it just fine, if you've used a microplane or the finest side of a box grater. A little chiffonade of fresh mint or tarragon is especially nice.
FWIW, I generally roast for 7 minutes at 425 degrees, but remember that (obviously) thickness matters a bit, and peeled asparagus will cook a little faster.
re: puzzler
Balsamic is good on roasted asparagus ...
I like it steamed served with pasta, a little butter, and parmesan.
re: puzzler
Haven't had time to try it but this recipe for Roasted Asparagus was in my inbox this morning.
re: puzzler
Roasted is my favorite too. And this year I've been dipping it in a mayo/soy sauce/wasabi mix, all to taste.
I was wondering if i could make an asparagus risotto using the Kashi 7-grain blend. Does anyone know?
A year or 2 ago I was one of Jamie Oliver's shows where he made a rectangular tart using phyllo for the crust, a filling of mashed potatoes, eggs and sharp cheddar (you could easily add other flavours here), and then he laid asparagus in rows on the top. Drizzle a little olive oil over and pop it in the oven.
re: cheesymama
Wow, that sounds amazing. I've got some puff pastry, and brie and sainte-nectaire cheeses that I think would work as well. Thank you.
re: cheesymama
Yum, was going to say a nice tart with puff pastry too.
Also, I very nice app is blanched asparagus, then roll in goat cheese spread on a piece of ham - roll it up then slice for toothpicks.
re: cheesymama
Link to Jamie's recipe:
re: cathyeats
Cathyeats, that sounds good. So what did you do?
re: junescook
Here is the recipe. It's a pretty basic sesame noodle recipe, other than the asparagus. I could eat this every day, it's so good! It's not as heavy as a lot of sesame noodle recipes, either. So no guilt!
4 T. rice vinegar
3 T. low sodium tamari or soy sauce
2 T. mirin (sweet japanese cooking wine – available in most supermarkets)
1 T. sugar
1/4 t. cayenne pepper, or more to taste
4 t. minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. sesame oil
2 T. toasted sesame oil
2 T. tahini
10 oz. soba noodles
1/2 lb. thin asparagus, cut into 1/2″ pieces (snap off and discard tough ends)
1 cucumber, seeded and sliced into thin 1″ strips
4 scallions, sliced
1/3 c. chopped cilantro
Blanch the asparagus pieces in boiling water for 1 1/2 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the sauce ingredients. Cook the noodles according to package directions, rinsing with cold water several times after draining. Combine with the sauce, then mix in the asparagus, cucumber, scallions and cilantro. Serve at room temperature.
Photo is at http://whatwouldcathyeat.com/2010/04/...
Grilled or pan fried with a touch of sugar/honey (cook some mushrooms and bell peppers too), drizzle with olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper, served with poached or sunny side up eggs and some sea salt.
(Pureed) Roasted asparagus soup. Don't add too many things. Maybe some garlic and onion, water or stock, seasoning and a starch or cream to thicken (if you want).
Cook (steam/boil) lightly (I like a bit of bite) and mix into quinoa or some grain with whatever assortement of other vegetables you enjoy.
re: amokscience
Your first recipie sounds amazingly delish and so easy! I'm going to make it when I get home tonite, thanks for the great idea!
We like bite-sized pieces of asparagus and nice ham in angel hair pasta, with a very simple alfredo sauce stirred into the mix.
Of all the cooking show recipes I've seen, "asparagus" always brings up vivid memories of this:
and the tart someone mentioned earlier:
My mother once did an all asparagus dinner party. Each course had asparagus. I remember there was a soup and a souffle. Can't remember what she did for dessert. But if all of your crowns produce you may well want to invite over 4 to 6 people and stuff them full of asparagus. I'm sure that's one reason she did it.
In the "Vegan Spring/Summer Ideas" thread, there's a roasted asparagus soup you might be interested in:
re: onigiri
Oh yum! That sounds delish!
re: onigiri
They are so sweet they are amazing. Rather than snap them, I peeled some of the lower section to get the most out of them.
This is a similar idea to blue room's - pasta with asparagus and smoked salmon in a cream sauce
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/foo... - I've usually done it without dill and with extra lemon
Other personal favourites are asparagus in omelets and on sandwiches with melted cheese, in addition to the usual sautes and stir-fries
The simplest, easiest way I like to cook asparagus is to heat a skillet up add a touch of olive oil, aspargus spears and a splash of white wine or dry vermouth and cover it up for a few minutes. Remove the cover, add butter salt and pepper and serve. Sometimes I'll add sauteed mushrooms and some nuts like almonds or pistachios.
I am sort of a purist as i could and have eaten plain asparagus 14 days in a row. I just wrap it in wax paper and microwave.
I also add chopped pieces to chicken broth for a light fresh soup. Usually I also put dried mushrooms or sliced fresh mushrooms. Sometimes I'll add pieces of chicken or salmon.
My uncle who was into the health food thing two decades before anyone else, got me liking raw asaparugus. I usually just chop one up and add it to a green salad. It has a nutty taste.
The SF Chronicle has a good recipe section and some nice asparagus recipes such as this one for Lasagna With Asparagus, Lemon Ricotta & Swiss Chard
They also have a recipe for Asparagus Tart
Enter asparagus in the recipe search and there are over 140
Just a few that seemed interesting
Potato Salad With Asparagus And Pesto Vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus & Pesto Tortilla-Pizzetta
Grilled Asparagus Sandwiches With Spring Onion Vinaigrette
Of course there are a lot of soup, salad, risotto, pasta, fritata recipes as well. They also have lots of simple asparagus recipes with different herbs such as tarragon or mint.
If you search Chow recipes there are some good ideas there such as Asparagus, Green Bean, and Wax Bean Salad or Asparagus with Sweet Onions, Garbanzo Beans, and Mint
http://search.chow.com/search?query=a... &type=Recipe&tag=search_results;search_nav
A little more ambitious are the recipes on the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market site. They are mostly submitted by chefs from SF's best restaurants and include recipes such as
Asparagus Soup with Curry & Crème Fraîche
A few of the more interesting
Shaved Asparagus with Smoked Trout and Pistachios
Asparagus Breakfast Pudding with Green Garlic and Fontina
Asparagus & Manchego Cheese Flan with Warm Chipotle-Spring Garlic Cream
Asparagus and Butter Bean Salad
Asparagus Salad with Charred Onion Vinaigrette, Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Burrata, Wild Arugula and Speck
re: rworange
I'm sick with a cold and too out of it to do anything useful. The thought of spring asparagus is lovely so I did some googleing.
BTW, if the asparagus is really sweet, I hope you will try a bite raw. Don't forget about asparagus tempura.
Anyway, state and country produce boards and councils usuall have some good recipes. Here are a few.
Washington Asparagus doesn't have many recipes, but the wild rice salad with asparagus and salmon sounds good ... though I might skip the cranberries. Asparagus salsa and asparagus guacamole might have some merit
California produce boards always have lots of recipes and there is no exception with asparagus
Some of the more interesting recipes
Asparagus and Mushroom Filled Crepes - and lovely to look at. A few edible flowers sprinkled on top would be beautiful
Asparagus and Citrus Salad - with blood oranges
Ontario aspapragus
Asparagus and Ham Brunch Bread
Asparagus Butter - to use up the part of the stalk that isn't tender
Asparagus Strudel
Asparagus, Apple and Chicken Salad
Asparagus on Toast - SOS ... but using asparagus
Australia asparagus council
Porcini Mushroom and Orange Scented Asparagus Marscapone
Sesame Crumbed Asparagus Courthouse Restaurant Style ... certainly different
Asparagus French Toast
Asparagus Munchies ... probably not for your lovely fresh asparagus, but interesting
Steamed Scallops and Asparagus with Lemon Grass Butter Sauce
This has nothing to do with any board, just a different recipe I stumbled across
Roasted Asparagus with Pomegranate Syrup
And these folks seem to have asparagus fever like I do and compiled a list of 81 recipes
They are food soul mates for me as they seems to have compiled lots of these types of lists. The rules for this one were
It had to include inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients.
It had to be healthy according to how we usually do it on this blog. Meaning: mostly made up of whole food ingredients, lower in fat and calories, high in vitamins in minerals, etc. '
If it came from an aggregate recipe site (Cooking Light, All Recipes, etc.), it had to have had a high approval rating from reviewers. If it came from a food blog, I just trust it. We're trustworthy people, see.
No Cream of Anything soup or mayonnaise. Because I hate them.
A few different recipes in the list
Asparagus Spinach Pancakes
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
Polenta Wedges with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf
Strawberry Asparagus Salad ... my two favorite spring things ... and looking at it, it may just work
Wasabi Roasted Asparagus
Honey Lime Asparagus with Goat Cheese
Apricot-Glazed Roasted Asparagus
re: rworange
I'm intrigued by using the cut off stems for asparagus butter. The recipe in the previous link is a bit esoteric ... just wat are monkey dishes.
Here's a better one
Asparagus and Thyme Butter
This asparagus butter recipe is used for tea sandwiches
If mixing with butter, why not cream cheese ... this l ooks wonderful
Asparagus Cream Cheese Dip
And this has nothing to do with spreads, but just sounded good
Asparagus Mashed Potatoes
re: rworange
rworange, sorry to hear you're sick but DAYAM, I love it when you go on a Googling bender! LOL
These three posts (and all of the posts) are a veritable goldmine of asparagusy goodness - thank you, thank you, thank you!
:::::bookmarking the entire thread:::::::
re: LindaWhit
Googling bender ... love the term ... and so true.
re: LindaWhit
LindaWhit, How do you bookmark this?
re: junescook
Henry - at the top of this thread, there's a "button" that should say "Save to My Chow". Click that. It's now saved (and you'll see that the button changes to "Remove from My CHOW".)
To find the thread, click on the MY CHOW menu bar at the top of any thread, and once MY CHOW loads (essentially all of the threads you've commented on), click on the tiny Favorites link in the secondary bar. That's where all the Recipes that you've put on the Members Recipes board are, those recipes you've saved on the main Recipe board, as well as any threads you've marked as Favorite.
re: rworange
RWO, thank you for all the great info. I think I've now got enough recipes to last for the rest of my life. They are amazingly sweet freshly picked. My simplest way of cooking them is to cut them ito 2 or 3" lengths, put them ito a covered dish stems at the bottom and microwave on the auto vegetable settting, turning them off when it gets to the countdown. Then I rinse them in cold water to set the color. It's kind of like a tender blanch.
I found your wax paper method interesting. Thats the way I cook corn on the cob since there are only two of us. I just make sure the ears are wet or have some butter on them then dothem 3 minutes, turn 2 minutes (that would be enough for 2 ears -- repeat for more).
I hope you get over your cold soon. Have some chicken soup -- maybe with a little asparagus in it.
re: junescook
Nice idea of rinsing them in cold water to set the color. Will give that a try next time.
I'm very fond of cooking asparagus spears in very, very little water in a covered saute pan. I cut carrots into long strips the same size as the asparagus, and put the carrots in the water just a bit earlier than the asparagus. If you do it right, the water's just done evaporating when the veggies are done. Add butter, salt & pepper and some grated lemon rind. That's it.
re: shaogo
I favor the covered-skillet approach, too. A one-pound bunch, trimmed (or snapped, which is my MO) or its bottoms fits well in a 10-inch skillet. I pour in about a quarter cup of water, add some salt, shake the asparagus around, put th lid on, and turn the heat to medium-medium high. A few minutes later, the asparagus is tender and the water is gone. I often eat it with mothing more on it, especially when it's extra fresh, but I also like it dressed with a drizzle of lemon olive oil or flavorful EVOO.
re: Westminstress
And, let me add, I am impressed! Right now my yard is too shady for vegetable gardening. But clearing a sunny space for a garden is on my long-term to-do list. I *really* want an asparagus patch. And lots of basil.
re: Westminstress
That's how I had it served (main course) in a restaurant in Turin last year. Just steamed with a runny eggs on top and shavings of Parmesan. I made this last night for dinner and it was very well received. Must have good bread and very fresh farm egg for optimal result.
I would love to hear more asparagus/pasta ideas; made cavatelli with ricotta, asparagus and scallions the other night, with lots of Parmesan on top. But I think it lacked something. Maybe pancetta cubes?
re: erica
Last week I tossed what was leftover from a saute of asparagus lengths, fava beans, and garlic with linguini. Added some sauteed mushrooms (oyster b/c I had some on hand; any would do), more olive oil, minced parsley, and lots of grated parmesan. It was really good. But pancetta wouldn't hurt either.
re: nomadchowwoman
Thanks to you both. Roasting first would probably be better. Or maybe even sauteeing in a pan with higher heat. I will add garlic and maybe pancetta when I make it again tomorrow. I wish I had some fresh favas!
My favorite recipie (OK, ONE of my favorite recipies) came from this site and was an asparagus recipie to boot! Flavor combination is fantastic and this can either be a main or a side, depending on your appetite.
re: hannaone
Gochjang, is Korean crack! Everything tastes good with it!
I'm sooo jealous. Not of a sign of our "ass per grass" yet.
Best way for asparagus: Chop into short pieces. Saute in screaming hot olive oil, toss lower parts of stem in first, then after two minutes, toss in the spears, liberally salted with kosher salt.
Nothing else needed. Perfecto.
Hooray! Our first stalks of asparagus are sticking through the mulch! Asparagus and fresh roasted green chile enchiladas, posole burritos and tacos coming coming right up!
Make a quiche using a mixture of Swiss and Feta cheese and put asparagus tips in it. The combination of sweet asparagus and salty cheese is wonderful. And congratulations on your asparagus bed. After July 4 let the plants go to flower to nourish the roots. The bed will last for fifty years. Don't forget that you can freeze asparagus .
Main or starter: You can steam them, pile a lot on each plate and then top them with chopped hard boiled eggs and chopped ham. Pour a little melted butter over and scrape a nutmeg over it all with salt and pepper. This is how Dutch folks eat the white ones, but IMO its even better with green ones. Piece of toast on the side and its a good dinner.
Appetizer: Spread boursin on prosciutto and wrap around a stalk and grill til crispy. The best food in the world.
My Japanese friend brought over an appetizer of perfectly steamed asparagus topped with a "salad" of perfectly fresh Dungeness crab mixed with mayo (Kewpie) and little else. The flavours were amazing together.
Our fave restaurant serves asparagus in tempura batter with a small pile of curry salt for dipping. I'm not the deep frying sort, but this almost had me converted. Crazy good and yet simple flavours.
You've got me thinking I need to find the space/patience for a patch in my own garden.
re: waver
You spend much more time thinking about it than it takes to do it. I had bought my wife a Toro mini tiller (uses regular gas) for her birthday in September. Then we planned on getting the 2 y-o crowns at the Goshen, CT plant sale in April. The mini helped us dig the trenches easily in spite of the fact that we were digging in new, very rocky area. They, just follow directions: compost, soil, crowns, backfill as they grow over a few weeks. Last year we could have picked for one week but we let thm go. This year we have the first two weeks as I noted at the beginning. After that, as someone has said, if you give them a bit of a feeding every year, they could last well over 20 years. Seriously, we were just surprised how much easier it turned out to be than we agonized over. If you live in the northeast, get onto the Northwest Conservation District mailing list. In April they have a plant sale at the Goshen Fairgrounds in Goshen, CT that is wonderful. I, as many CT certified master gardeners, have volunteered to work on the sale days to help out. I think that the prices for perennials, bushes, trees, etc. are close to half of what they would be at a regular nursery.
re: junescook
Ooooo, thanks for this. Hadn't realized you could get two-year old crowns. I thought you had to start from scratch and turn it into a 4-year project before you could even get a taste! I'm actually on the opposite end of the continent and in Canada, but I'll try to hunt some down.
Thanks again.
my mom has been making asparagus the same way for years now and it is always requested at family gatherings, or even by the neighbors. it's very simple and tastes so good, and i'm not sure why! works best with thinner stalks, but i like it with thick ones too.
after washing and snapping off tough bottoms, blanche asparagus quickly in boiling water. drain and run under cold (ice) water to stop cooking. heat up some olive oil in a pan over medium-low and add a few slices (or cloves depending on taste and amount of asparagus) and cook for 30 seconds. add asparagus and toss, not letting anything burn. after a minute or two, add fresh squeezed lemon juice to taste and chopped fresh tarragon.
mom always put the asparagus on a platter and poured the oil/garlic/tarragon/lemon right over the top and served it hot in the winter, cold (refrigerated for several hours) in the summer. there is nothing like it, i'm telling you. wish i had the proportions of everything, but don't. when it's right, it's sooooo good!
Some great ideas above.
In an earlier thread (which also has some good suggestions), I posted one of my favourite preps, a kind of Asian-Spanish fusion asparagus vinaigrette: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/2855...
As mentioned uptread, roasting is a superb option. Here's what I usually do: cover the bottom of a buttered narrow ramekin with a layer of asparagus; scatter Parmesan over; cover with another layer of asparagus; scatter Parmesan over again; dot with butter and roast in a 400º+ oven until tender. Salt and pepper before serving. Top with a fried egg (runny yolk, TYVM, because it it makes a sauce) and you've got the basis of a delicious light meal.
Or try this simple side dish (hat tip to Marcella Hazan): Sauté the spears in butter until they turn a darker green; season with salt and cover the pan for a couple of minutes; remove the cover and throw in an equivalent volume of halved (or quartered large) mushrooms; raise the heat cook just until the mushrooms are tender but before they release their juice; season with pepper and serve immediately.
Another dish I make every spring is Chicken Asparagus, a stir-fry of chicken breast and sliced asparagus in a fiery chile sauce (surprisingly, not only does the chile not overwhelm the asparagus, it actually amplifies its flavour). While I've never succeeded in recreating the dish that was my mind-blowing intro to the concept (that occurred years ago at a hole in the wall -- Little Szechuan Kitchen? -- on Oliver Street in Manhattan), the following NYT recipe is a pretty good starting point: http://events.nytimes.com/recipes/895...
I make a dip for steamed or roasted asparagus that people always love: mix soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, a little hot chili oil, and a few drops of orange oil (you could use some grated orange zest instead) into mayonnaise. Sometimes I also serve a little dish of sesame seeds on the side: dip spear in sesame mayo, then into seeds for some extra crunch. (Not very elegant so I usually do this only for us or folks we know very well .)
re: nomadchowwoman
A first course I serve in asparagus-parboil the stalks for five or six minutes, shock in ice water. Pat dry, gather a handful of spears, and lay the on top of some pieces of prosciutto. Wrap the prosciutto around the spears making a bundle. Mix together fresh bread crumbs, grated parmigiano, and olive oil until you get a nice wet paste. Mound on top of the prosciutto, then run under the broiler until the topping and prosciutto crisp.
My lazy man's warm weather chilled asparagus soup is ridiculously simple - 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, snapped or cut, whatever your pleasure - boiled / steamed in 16 oz stock until very soft, pour all into blender with 1 pint half and half, season with salt and white pepper, chill until tomorrow. Stir, serve in chilled bowls with cilantro garnish, avocado slivers and croutons.
For a heartier dish on a cooler day, "Pork Felix" is my variation of steak or veal oscar, (and much cheaper). Pork tenderloin medallions plated with alternating starbursts of warm asparagus spears and long segments of snow or king crab, topped with bearnaise. A crowd pleaser.
I tried some lovely chicken and asparagus tea sandwiches... pretty much just chicken salad with a layer of asaparagus over the top on thinly sliced buttered bread. They were delicious. Enjoy your bounty!


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