Perfect Asparagus, Every Time

Don't be afraid and don't overcook it. Just follow these instructions

It is the height of asparagus season in Michigan. You may be surprised to learn, as I was, that Michigan leads the nation in asparagus production. It is grown on farms and in peoples’ backyards, and at this time of the year, our farmers markets abound with freshly cut asparagus.

Oceana County, Mich., north of Grand Rapids on the west side of the state, i…