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Asparagus has always been considered elite. Emperor Augustus was such a fan of asparagus that his orders ended with the phrase: "Citius quam asparagus coqunatur," which means the task should be completed faster than it takes to cook asparagus. The fourth volume of Mandelbaum's little delicacies is dedicated to a cultivated plant that was already known in the Middle Ages as a delicacy and medicinal plant. The ancient Greeks also appreciated asparagus. Doctors like Hippocrates dried the roots and extracted a potent diuretic medicine from them. In the kitchen, this low-calorie vegetable is versatile. It can be enjoyed raw, cooked, fried, or even baked. Asparagus is not lacking in valuable nutrients.