ASPARAGUS

6x6

Oil & Wax on Panel

This is a continuation of my Food Dance series.  With Spring here, I'm always reminded of how good asparagus is to add to a menu.  It tastes delicious and is beautiful with its many shades of green.

Roasted Asparagus

Place asparagus, that has been drizzled with olive oil, in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.  

It's healthy, tastes good and so easy to prepare.

FOOD DANCE - ASPARAGUS

6x6 Oil on Panel
Day 14 of the 30/30 Challenge

      $100.00 plus S&H

I thought I would sort of get lost in all the green, but I didn't and had a good time painting this asparagus.  Although, this series continues to be a lot of fun and challenging, I can feel the end coming soon.  
I decided not to post over the week-ends.  It is good for me to give my computer time a break.  I do however, paint when I can on Saturday and Sunday.  Family takes priority on those days! 
Another recipe from Ina Garten.  This is so very good and so very easy.

Roasted Asparagus

by Ina Garten

Serves 8

2 pounds fresh asparagus
Good olive oil
Kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp

ASPARAGUS

7x5 oil on Arches Oil Paper

First I want to thank everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes!!  Y'all are wonderful!!!

Next, I want to confess that I have been intimidated by asparagus for a long time.  I know ..... it's only a vegetable, but so many greens!  Today is the day to attack and conquer.  Once I started I have to say it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  So now I can cross asparagus off my intimidation list!