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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Judith

"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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