Ahh Spring. I love this time of year when everything it sprouting in the gardens and we begin to enjoy asparagus, early strawberries and new potatoes. Back home there is a dish that takes full advantage of all of the early new vegetables called Hodge Podge . It is a wonderful melange of fresh vegetables . . . peas, carrots, beans, potatoes, etc. briefly cooked and then tossed together in a mix of cream and salt pork. Oh, it is so good. Its a bit early for that yet . . . But not too early to be enjoying new potatoes and fresh asparagus. The fresh asparagus season is very brief, so I try to enjoy it as much as I can this time of year when it is at its very best! This is a very simple recipe composed of quartered new potatoes and fresh asparagus cut into 2 inch lengths . . . Tossed together and roasted in the oven with some good olive oil and Balsamic vinegar. Don't use cheap Balsamic . . . you w...