Asparagus and Rhubarb
Treat your asparagus and rhubarb as you would fresh-cut flowers! Bring them straight home from market, protecting them as much as possible from heat and sun in transit. Once home fill a pitcher or large, heavy mug with water that’s mildly warm to the touch water, then trim the stalk ends as you would flowers (on an angle works best and allows for the most hydration) and plunge the freshly cut ends into the awaiting water. Store them in the fridge in this manner–standing upright in the door often works well–until you are ready to consume. And, if you gently drape a plastic bag over the top they will stay even fresher.
