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Asparagus Quotes

Short lines on a vegetable people can't stay neutral about.

Few vegetables split opinion quite like asparagus, and these short quotes range from open affection to gentle ribbing about someone's cooking. Chef Mario Batali is far from the only public figure with something to say about it.

Actually I love asparagus.

Quotes by Wayne Static

Are you casting asparagus on my cooking?

Quotes by Curly Howard

Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts.

Quotes by Charles Lamb

Frequently Asked Questions

What ties these particular quotes about asparagus together?
They all treat the vegetable with a mix of humor and mild affection, whether the speaker is defending it or poking fun at a cook.
Is 'casting asparagus' a real phrase or a joke here?
It's a playful twist on a common idiom, used here as a lighthearted way to question someone's cooking rather than a serious accusation.
Do any well-known chefs appear among these quotes?
The page draws on a range of speakers, including figures from the food world, so the perspectives aren't limited to home cooks alone.
Why would a vegetable inspire calm thoughts for someone?
Small, ordinary things often become unexpectedly soothing subjects for reflection, and a simple vegetable is no exception here.
Where can I find quotes on a completely different topic?
The Salar Kamangar quotes page covers a very different subject if you'd like a change of pace.

The tone here stays light, treating a simple vegetable as a source of small, quotable moments rather than a serious subject. Readers who enjoy this kind of understated humor may also like the K 12 quotes page for a very different setting.