For those itching to get to the Portland Farmer's Market this weekend, Bon Appetit (despite the fact that it's still snowing — still! — in New York City this week), has put together a handy guide to the first crop of the season, including tips for picking the best leeks, asparagus, and rhubarb. Bad news for fans of spring peas, though: You've been lied to. "It's a buzzkill, but fresh spring peas are almost more fantasy than reality." [BA]
