Very interesting.  I have never heard of a ramp either.  Look like green onions, though.  I'd defintely give them a try.

Hi Chris...I read that they are in the onion, garlic family and have a very strong smell...Let me know if you do try them.

I haven't heard of ramp either. They sound good. I like onions and garlic. I wonder if they just smell like garlic or if they have some garlic flavor too.

Hi Patty...I'm a transplanted Connecticut Yankee so perhaps that explains my reaction when I read the title.   I thought you were talking about handicap ramps [ever the REALTOR] and I thought, "Shucks yes, we do that up north too."

Now who knows maybe ramps are growing in my yard!  Are they wild?

Cheers,

Kathleen

Ah Kathleen-that is too funny. When I did a google search last nite, that is what mostly pulled up too. I think they do go wild, but I don't know for sure. If I ever try them....I'll let you know. Thanks for the cute comment!

Hi Julie...not sure...I sure hope we find someone soon who can tell us all what we have been missing!

Planet Organics has sent me Green Garlic, wonder if it's the same.  It basically looked like a leek and tasted like garlic & onion.  It was really good.

Chris

It might be the same...just not sure. I too love garlic and onion. I may have to go out and find some of these things.

I've never heard of them either, they look more like a spring flower.  I've never even seen them in a recipe.

Patty, I've never heard of ramps after 20 years in Virginia either. We do get the wild onions that grow in the yard but I don't think I've ever seen the leaves of this plant before. Thanks for the info.

Cindy..they are pretty huh!

Debbie-we get those wild onions too here in Blue Ridge.

Interesting.  They definitely look like a green onion...it is interesting all the varieties that exist..

I have never eaten ramps but I have seen them used on the Food Network in some dishes not a lot though.  This may be a source fot go to-----FOODNETWORK.COM.  Try it and see what they have to say.

Don R.

Patrice-Yes you are right...alot of varieties.

Don-thanks for that info...I will have to go to their website and check it out.

Howdy Patty

How is my friend today?

Well ifen ya like leek, you'll like Ramps.

I like them in scramble eggs and taters, along with cornbread.

mmm good.

Thank ya for stopping by to visit today, and for the congrats yesterday.

Well Dale...finally someone who has had the famous "ramps"...I'm just so-so on the leeks, so not too sure I'll like those ramps or not. They had a big festival close to Blue Ridge the other day...guess I should have gone and checked it out first hand huh.....

And you are very welcome sir! Have a great day!

I haven't had leeks either. I am surprised that it has taken so long to find someone that has eaten ramps. I still wonder what they really taste like and how they are used in recipes.

Julie- I bet our Inspector Dale can tell you, and maybe we can find others who know as well.

 I will keep an eye on the blog to see what people have to say about ramps.

I saw the Ramp Festival on t.v.  it was hilarious.  I wish that I could try them too.

Julie-We will just have to find us some "ramps" and try them????

Lisa Marie-I should have gone to the festival that was not to far from Blue Ridge...maybe next year!

I don't know about ya'll...but if what I hear is correct..if you eat these ramps, you smell for days. No one wants to be around you...that could be bad huh.

I have "banned" Terry from eating ramps :-)

I wonder where you would buy them and if they would be hard to find in Idaho Falls, Idaho or Vernal, Utah.

Julie-I have no idea where I would find them here in the North Ga Mountains, but I bet they are around.