Foraging for Ramps (Wild Leeks)

This episode is another solosode all about foraging for ramps (wild leeks)! Ramps are native to North America and are very similar to garlic/onions in taste and smell. They grow for a short amount of time in Spring.

Overview:

• Ramp History, Culinary Craze and Traditions
• Range, Habitat, and Harvesting
• How to use ramps in the kitchen

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Sources:

Map:
https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ALTR3

Pickled Ramps by Alan Bergo:
https://foragerchef.com/the-best-pickled-ramp-recipe/

Ramp Sriracha by Alan Bergo:
https://foragerchef.com/ramp-leaf-sriracha/

Sam Thayer Book - Forager's Harvest: https://www.foragersharvest.com/store/c9/WildFoodBooks#/

https://www.wildedible.com/blog/foraging-ramps
https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/ramp-season-recipes-history-article
https://foragerchef.com/a-rite-of-spring-rampsramsonswild-leeks/
https://www.themeateater.com/cook/foraging/spring-foraging-more-than-mushrooms
https://archive.org/details/usefulwildplants00saun/page/n8/mode/2up
http://www.stlawu.edu/sites/default/files/resource/wild_leek_conservation.pdf
http://www.main.nc.us/yancey/yancey_ramps.htm
http://www.uvm.edu/~bbeckage/Manuscripts/Rock.BiologicalConservation.2004.pdf