Q: Should asparagus be eaten with fingers or a knife and fork?
A: It depends on how the asparagus has been cooked and whether it is served with a sauce. If the stalks are firm and the sauce covers only the tips, it’s okay to use fingers. If the asparagus is limp or covered with sauce, use a knife and fork, and cut the stalk into bite-size pieces. If you’re in doubt about what to do, or you’re attending a formal dinner, opt for knife and fork.
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This was a frequently debated topic at the family dinner table growing up.
Mmmmm, asparagus.
I was completely unaware anyone ever ate asparagus with their fingers, with the singular exception of the occasional taste of freshly picked raw asparagus when hunting it in the wild, which is a beloved pastime of mine.