RAMPS/
Allium Tricoccum
By Pamela Lewy
A welcomed
taste of garlicky sweetness after a cold and dreary winter,
ramps are the first sign that spring is here and we at Babbo
could not be happier.
Ramps
are wild baby leeks that grow only from Canada to the Carolinas.
They resemble a scallion, only with broader leaves. Ramps
have an robust, garlicky-onion, yet slightly sweet flavor.
Choose
ramps that are firm with bright-colored greenery. Wrap tightly
in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up a week. Ramps can
be used both raw, cooked or pickled. Trim the root ends just
before cooking. Buon Appetito!
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