Asparagusmania in the pedestrian zone in Munich. Photo by Brenda Arnold

The strange cult status of white asparagus in Germany

Brenda Arnold

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Listen to Brenda tell the story

It’s that time of year again — asparagus time. Actually, no, it’s not that time of year, but global warming has advanced the season into what used to be winter. But you know the season has arrived when people start lining up at produce stands to buy tasteless, vaguely phallic white sticks.

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Brenda Arnold

An American in Germany, I write historical but funny tidbits on life abroad and family relationships gleaned from raising two kids. Visit www.expatchatter.net