At the market last week I noticed that wild leek had given way to wild garlic. Is wild garlic (sold without the green leaves) the same as wild leek? After some searching and comparing of sources, I do believe it is. The Latin name is Allium tricoccum. During my research, I found some interesting history [...]
Posts Tagged ‘ramps/wild leek’
Wild Leek: Eating Respectfully
Posted in Cooking, tagged kitchen, ramps/wild leek, recipe, spring on May 31, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Taste of Spring
Posted in Cooking, tagged asparagus, dandelion greens, fiddleheads, frittata, kitchen, ramps/wild leek, recipe, spinach, spring on May 4, 2010 | 4 Comments »
After a long winter, every sign of spring is exciting. First it’s the lengthening days and the early-morning chatter of the birds. Then it’s the buds, the bulbs and the green leaves. And finally, the first edible gifts from the earth: fiddleheads, ramps and asparagus. In Switzerland (and probably certain parts of France), I’d add [...]
