A bulb type plant with a taste similar to a cross of green garden onion
and wild garlic. Generally, when tulip fronds are starting to show
above ground in the mountains, it's time to start looking for the ramps.
Definitely not a flavor that enhances the breath. Definitely enhances
the flavor of many dishes.

Kacey

Alan wrote:
> On Sun, 07 Mar 2004 00:13:29 -0500, Rodney Myrvaagnes
> > wrote:
>
>
>>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
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Ramps????????????????
>
> What the heck are THEY?
>
>
>

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I live in SE TN....are they the same as my neighbor calls "wild
onions".....they look like chives growing up in my lawn?

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"Kacey Barriss" > wrote in message
...
> A bulb type plant with a taste similar to a cross of green garden onion
> and wild garlic. Generally, when tulip fronds are starting to show
> above ground in the mountains, it's time to start looking for the ramps.
> Definitely not a flavor that enhances the breath. Definitely enhances
> the flavor of many dishes.
>
> Kacey
>
> Alan wrote:
> > On Sun, 07 Mar 2004 00:13:29 -0500, Rodney Myrvaagnes
> > > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > Ramps????????????????
> >
> > What the heck are THEY?
> >
> >
> >
>
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Your neighbor is probably right. Some people call them wild onions &
I've heard some refer to them as wild garlic.

Kacey

Judith wrote:
> I live in SE TN....are they the same as my neighbor calls "wild
> onions".....they look like chives growing up in my lawn?
>

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