On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 21:33:47 -0600, Kacey Barriss >
wrote:

>Possum is generally considered a pest in most places. However, they are
>edible and not too bad if that's all that's available. Granny used to
>cook them - parboiled first with ramps and a little vinegar; then, she'd
>put them in a roaster with sweet potatoes, more ramps, and whatever
>seasonings she had on hand. Tasted ok the way she made them but not
>something I'd cook.
>
Ramps redeem a lot of things. Somehow, I don't think you are writing
from New Zealand.

I am eagerly anticipating the first ramps of spring, as well as the
first shad roe.

yum



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

"Happy is he that taketh thy little ones and dasheth them upon the stones." __Psalm 137