ASPARAGUS

Francis and Michel Lalanne's Asparagus Farm. Ecuadorian workers harvesting white asparagus.

Francis and Michel Lalanne's Asparagus Farm. Freshly harvested white asparagus about to be rinsed.

Francis and Michel Lalanne's Asparagus Farm. Dried asparagus crowns, about to be planted.

Francis and Michel Lalanne's Asparagus Farm. Dried asparagus crowns, about to be planted.

Francis and Michel Lalanne's Asparagus Farm. Freshly harvested white asparagus about to be rinsed.

Francis and Michel Lalanne's Asparagus Farm.

Francis and Michel Lalanne's Asparagus Farm. Freshly harvested white asparagus about to be rinsed.

Chef Jean Coussau in his kitchen

Crab-Stuffed White Asparagus

Deep-fried Breaded Egg, White Asparagus and Fresh Morels. Chef Jean Cousseau's sous-chef.

Deep-fried Breaded Egg, White Asparagus and Fresh Morels.

Francis and Michel Lalanne's Asparagus Farm .