In Holland, Asparagus season is not to be trifled with. The shelves are lined with white asparagus (populary called 'gold'), york ham and hard boiled eggs. Ready-to-go Hollandaise is a given. As are boiled potatoes. <br /> <br />Though I love asparagus, I hate it boiled. The beautiful stem which is delicious and crisp becomes stringy and wiry. I love it grilled on the barbie but sympathize with those living in the North pole, aka New York. Great city me thinks but perhaps not yet in sync with outdoor grills just yet. A grill pan on the hob will do. Sit back, tuck in an enjoy. <br /> <br />And York ham is a tribute to our British neighbours. It is a fine specimen of all things porcine - the quintessential English Ham. It is dry cured and matured over a period of at least ten week. The result - succulent and packed with flavour.

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