These are Ramps. The sweet garlicy onions of the forest. Today I went for a hike up the pasture behind the farm to the woods and found my first ramps. They cover the forest floor. Their lush leaves are easy to spot and they are a tasty bit of wild spring.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
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Tell me more about how I should eat ramps. Do you eat them raw? Cook them? Steam them? Fry them? Serve them with lentils and kale? Please tell me more!
Katie, my mom would be thrilled! West Virginians love ramps!
Dad, you can eat them just like scallions:) the leaves are exceptionally tasty...I love them raw...but for those who don't like onions, you can saute them...you and mom should go for a hike and see if the hills of PA will provide
Next care package shall include mints. :)
Katie!! How goes it my farming friend?? Think about you often... Hope all is well in the land of nod...
Katie, I have been missing you a lot... we need to find a time to talk. It sounds like your time is very rich with learning. I hope your soul and body are content with this experiment. I am heading for a farmer's market tomorrow and will look for ramps!
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