simple side dish... i'm obsessed.

Disclaimer: This is not my asparagus. This is asparagus from my lovely neighbor across the street. I intend to pay him in kind with tomatoes and other goodies later in the season.

You cannot beat fresh asparagus with that store-bought shtuff. No way, no how.

And now, my favorite way to prepare said delicious vegetable:

Rinse and chop off the bottom ends
Rub down with a little bit of margarine (I just use a paper towel)
Season lightly with salt and pepper
Roast at 350 for about 12-15 minutes, or until fork tender

I am so ridiculously lucky that my mother and I are the only ones in the house who eat this stuff.