Happy Monday Folks! Guess what it's time for?! You guessed it, Marriage Mondays! Today's Marriage Mondays will feature Mr. Asparagus, a classic spring vegetable with tons of versatility. Great sauteed with pasta, mixed into salads, served as an accompaniment to fish or meat mains, folded into a frittata, pureed into a soup or just grilled and served simply letting the vegetable shine.
Mr. Asparagus is good for those of you watching your waistline, as it is low in calories, contains no cholesterol and is low in sodium. On top of which its a great source of: vitamins A, B6, C, E, K, calcium, magnesium, zinc, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, iron, and potassium, to name a few. Good for you and very versatile, this a contestant it is hard to go wrong with!!!
Before we can get going, it's important to discuss what sort of preparation Mr. Asparagus will receive: he will be lightly sauteed with olive oil, a small drizzle of lemon juice, some salt and pepper so that you can get the true flavor of the vegetable. Sweet, crisp, vegetal, and utterly delish!
Are you ready to hear who are today's potential matches for Mr. Asparagus?
Contestant Number One: Robiola Bosina -- This contestant hails from the Northern Italian region of Langhe and is a creamy, unctuous blend of cow's and sheep's milk. One of many variations of Robiola, this one is typically thought of as being one of the most approachable options. A bloomy rind cheese full of gooey, creamy paste, this is a sensual and silky smooth cheese that utterly melts in your mouth. A versatile cheese for wine pairing, this can work with everything from Sauvignon Blanc's to Barberas. I wonder if its versatility will pair well with Mr. Asparagus' versatility? Hmmmm.....
Contestant Number Two: Piave -- This contestant is named after the River Piave, the source of which is located at Mount Peralba in Val Visdende, in the northern region of the Veneto. A truly symptomatic cheese of its terroir, from the locale where the cow's milk is collected to the curd being cooked to the caves in which the cheese is aged! Due to its aging, this is a cheese that has an excellent dry and piquant flavoring. Its flavors are agumented by the almost tropical, nutty hues one receives from its extra special terroir. Just like contestant number one, number two is also very versatile when it comes to pairing with wines, both whites and reds pair excellently!
Contestant Number Three: Gorgonzola Piccante -- This contestant hails not far from the fashion capital of Italy, Milan, except just a little north. Italy's answer to France's Roquefort, this sure is an unforgettable cheese, full of spicy, piquant, and sharp notes yet at the same time, buttery and sweet flavors -- an excellent mix! Great with a nice Italian dessert wine.
So who do you think will triumph in the Italian battle for Mr. Asparagus?! Tune in tomorrow to find out! Have a good night folks!
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