Mother's Day Asparagus

It was a beautiful day, but my Mother's Day was sort of a nonstarter because of my ankle injury which I'm now calling a leg/shin/calf (or what, I don't really know for sure) injury instead. It is quite clear to me, now that the swelling has gone down, that it is not a ligament or tendon injury, but seems like it almost certainly must be a hairline fracture, though none showed up on the x-rays. At least the radiologist's report didn't report one. But given the caliber of the rest of the hospital experience I had, I honestly don't put a whole lot of confidence in that report. To be fair, I am told that hairline fractures often don't show up until later, when they begin to heal. Or perhaps because I was so "sure" it was the ankle, and told them that, they did not x-ray up high enough on the shaft of the fib and tib. Who knows.

All I know is, it still really hurts to walk, but it doesn't hurt just sitting. And it still is prone to inflammation when it's not elevated. I simply can't wait to see my physical therapist Monday afternoon.

I'm quite sidelined by the whole thing, and I'm not a happy camper. There are only so many TV shows and movies one can watch in a 48-hour period without becoming quite despondent and nearly brain dead, even though I loved them all. (Answer: two entire seasons of Dexter; Salt, Gosford Park,... and my brain simply refuses to recall if there were any more.)

But this made it somewhat better:

I made my first asparagus harvest of the season. (Except one spear I cut last week.)

I sauteed it in a little bit of butter and served it on Ezekiel toast, for my very simple and light Mother's Day supper. It was fabulous.

 

Comments

[Alarming Female]

My most favorite food, ever.

[Joan In Reno]

The asparagus sounds wonderful. The rest of it doesn't. Hope things improve soon and you get to return to your usual pursuits.

[Geri]

Yummy asparagus! Best wishes for a swift recovery. Glad you are back!

[Jennifer B. / Brooklyn]

Oh man, I'm so jealous of the asparagus. But then, not so much about the ankle, so I should probably just be glad for you about the asparagus. (That is: I really hope you feel better soon!)

[alke]

Norma, Do you have ANY idea how much I own to you - your blog, your live, that you describe here.....
THANKS! THANKS! THANKS! THANKS! THANKS! THANKS! for doing what you do so well!

[gayle]

Your asparagus is usually a week or two ahead of ours, so I'm still waiting. (As of yesterday, there was only one tiny thinner-than-a-pencil stalk peeking through.)
Mmmmm... asparagus...
Heal fast!

[Beverly]

I hope you use some of that beautiful asparagus to make the Smitten Kitchen salad. So good!

[Carole]

I'm so sorry you've been injured and I hope it feels better really soon. Your asparagus must have been yummy. I saw some at the local farm yesterday when we went to buy a few perennials for the garden and I didn't buy any but I wish I had.

[Val Champ]

My asparagus is barely up but I will be harvesting some by the weekend for sure. My favorite way to make it now is roasted in the oven with a bit of olive oil and fresh grated parmesan on top.
Sorry to hear about your leg...take care of yourself and I am glad that you are back.

[Mary K. in Rockport]

It's funny how one longs for more time to knit -- until it happens, then restlessness sets in.

[Rhonda from Baddeck]

If you have asparagus, I'd better start looking for some around here (SE Michigan). Rhubarb, too. Spring has finally arrived!

[Sandy]

The asparagus looks absolutely delicious! May it help make your leg/ankle feel a bit better. Get well soon!!

[marianne]

Mmmm, my kind of supper too :^)
Oh Norma, I really can imagine just how nuts you must be feeling right now. Waving the magic wand your way (don't we just WISH!) but hoping your LSC heals quickly. xox

[margene]

Our asparagus will be drowned! Hopefully they (someone) can get to the bottom of your injury problem and get you on the right track! GDITH

[Becky]

I think I like it steamed with lemon butter best, but I will have to try your method. So sorry that you are having troubles, Norma. It's so frustrating. Feel better soon, and be gentle with yourself.

[StatenIslandSusan]

My daughter was bitten on the wrist by our dog (a Golden Retriever!) and the hospital xrays showed no fractures/breaks. However, the kid was favoring her arm and avoiding using it for functions. While we were exploring the US Intrepid a few weeks later, we had to climb a vertical ladder and she could not grasp the rings. I took her to see an Orthopedic surgeon who took numerous xrays and discovered that both bones in her wrist were broken and that we were lucky to catch it. If they had not set the break properly and monitored the healing, she might never have full motion of her right wrist. My motive for telling you this is to hope you'll get yourself into NYC and get another opinion. Please.

[Seanna Lea]

Hopefully you are healing well. I know it is just how I am hearing things, but I feel like a lot of people I know have had injuries this spring.

[Angie L.]

A second opinion is a really good idea, especially considering the er staff were less than knowledgeable. Wishing you a smart doctor and a speedy recovery.
P.S. The asparagus looks tasty!

[Jan]

I am so sorry about your ankle injury. I have foot problems, and know what it's like to be homebound, chairbound, and wanting so badly to DO THINGS. I don't have great advice, just know that your own tenacity will get you through this little bump in the road. Lots of good wishes for a speedy recovery sent your way!

[elizabeth a airhart]

good night

[Cookie]

I hope you're feeling better by now and that you had a fabulous Mother's Day.

xo