Description	Recipes	Storage
	Keep fresh asparagus cold to preserve its tenderness and as much of its natural sweetness as possible. Wrap the stalk bottoms in a damp paper towel and store in the refrigerator crisper; if you don't have a crisper, put the spears in a plastic bag and store in the coldest part of the refrigerator. It's best to eat asparagus the day you buy it--the flavor can diminish noticeably with each passing day--but it will keep for four to five days if refrigerated.