It’s another great week at the Union Square Greenmarket!  Spring produce is starting to show up, so if you haven’t checked your local farmer’s market yet, it may be time.  The big newcomer since last time?  Asparagus!  I’ve been eating asparagus like a maniac for a couple of weeks now, but it’s nice to see that the local stuff is finally ready.  Some of the haul from our last report are still hanging around; ramps are still in evidence, but I didn’t see any green garlic. This week I even got the special treat of meeting the producers in person at one stand:

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