Step #1 1 bn fresh asparagus -- steaned : or boiled 1 bottle good quality salad : -oil or olive oil 1 bottle wine vinegar, red, : -white or champagne : salt & freshly ground : pepper Place asparagus on a platter & let cool to about room temp.
Step #2 Pass the oil, vinegar, salt & pepper around the table.
Step #3 Pour some oil (about 2 T) & some vinegar (about 1 t) onto each plate.
Step #4 (Place a fork underneath the top of your plate, tilting the plate carefully toward you, & pour the vinaigrette into the bottom of each plate.
Step #5 ) Sprinkle top with salt & pepper.
Step #6 Serve the asparagus.
Step #7 Pick up a piece of asparagus from the platter with your hands & stir the vinaigrette with it a little before popping the tip in your mouth.
Step #8 Continue stirring & eating until you get to the tougher bottom part of the stem.
Step #9 Start over with a new piece, adding more oil & vinegar as needed.
Step #10 Pass finger bowls or damp towels after this entree! As written by the author, Kate Ratliffe.