I have learned so many things in the food blogging world. Every time I go around visiting my friends blogs I learn something new. For example, this spring I’ve seen a lot of people prepare asparagus with fried eggs for breakfast. For me not only the dish is new, but the whole concept of excitement about spring, farmer’s markets and seasonal produce.
I grew up in Mexico City where the change of seasons is not as obvious as up here. All year long we can get fresh produce in the street markets at very cheap prices. Of course, there are seasons for different products. For example, during the summer, tons (literally) of different kinds of mangoes make their way to our markets and during the winter you can see guavas and citruses everywhere you turn. You don’t always find the same produce at the market, but you can always find a market with delicious colors, smells and flavors no matter what time of the year it is.
So when markets start here in Ohio, I can see why people who appreciate food get excited. But I must admit that I have been disappointed by them. Don’t get me wrong, I love them and love the idea of supporting local farmers. But I guess I grew up used to going shopping for produce in the largest market in the world with my dad.
But there’s not time for being sentimental and homesick, there’s only time to enjoy food. And that’s why I tried this roasted asparagus with bacon and fried egg breakfast for the very first time and I loved it. I love eggs, bacon and asparagus so putting them all together was perfect. Though I have to admit that trying to photograph it wasn’t an easy task, but after several shots and some editing in photoshop I got this pictures. I hope you like them.
¡Buen provecho!
17 Replies
Great photos, and great combination! That is some beautiful asparagus.
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Wow, what amazing pictures with vibrant colors! I’d have no problems eaten that for breakfast, yummy!
Cheers,
Rosa
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I love having veggies for breakfast. Beautiful photos!
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Looks gorgeous!
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I really love asparagus and could eat it almost anytime of the day. Breakfast and this one on particular sounds good to me! Ben thanks for your words of support! Huge hug for that!
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
That looks lovely, Ben. I’ve made something similar with proscuitto wrapped around the asparagus.
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Love it! That’s much easier than cracking the top of the egg and dipping it like I’m used to doing. Great picture…and if you can imagine…the farmer’s markets in Omaha aren’t near as cool as Mexico City’s either (been there, awesome).
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I love that second shot. I wanted to lick my computer screen, but I don’t imagine it would taste as good as this breakfast looks.
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
I love a good fry up for brekky! Oh! you gotta be quick when photographing those eggs Ben!
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
What a good boy…eating veggies at breakfast. It looks beautiful and I’m sure it’s healthier than chiliquiles (which is probably my favorite breakfast
Posted on June 10th, 2009 at 7:58 am
The pictures look great & so does that dish. This time of year we like asparagus with everything!
Posted on June 10th, 2009 at 9:09 am
This is one of the best combos for breakfast Ben! Now I understand why you look so good in that picture… he, he, he… gym and eating good
Your pictures are getting better and better! Woooaaaaauuuuu.
Posted on June 10th, 2009 at 10:43 am
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Posted on June 10th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
I would definitely love this breakfast! Excellent!
Posted on June 10th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
An excellent classic!! Yummie indeed!! I love poached eggs!!
Posted on June 11th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Yummy yummy! Lovely breakfast and great pics! Our asparagus season is over soon !
Posted on June 11th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Didn’t really care for seasonality myself when I first got here. We only had sunny and rainy season in the Philippines. Pretty nice how much different the available products are from season to season and learning how to use it.
Posted on June 15th, 2009 at 12:59 am
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