April 2014

Obesity in 1950s America (7)

Can the Ramp Vegetable Cure Help You Lose Weight?

The Ramp Vegetable Cure for Weight Loss? The combination of choice ramp recipes, herbs and the occasional sip of mountain made moonshine, will cure (almost) any women’s weight issues was discovered more than 114 years ago, and for over a half a century been outlawed – despite it’s beneficial effect. Lucida Ramson’s Ramp Vegetable Cure […]

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Ramps with Orzo and Pancetta

Ramps with Orzo and Pancetta Ramps with Orzo and Pancetta is recommended as a quick lunch or light supper. The flavor of the orzo is enhanced by cooking it the leftover ramp blanching water. Ingredients: 1-2 bunches of clean ramps with roots trimmed 1 cup orzo pasta Sea salt to taste 1/2 pound pancetta (or […]

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Creamed Ramps

Ramps, seen here in their untrimmed state, are a type of wild leek that make super dishes like creamed ramps. Creamed Ramps Serves 4 as a side dish Ingredients: “In general, about ½ lb of fresh ramps sauté down to 1 cup. You will need a food processor or blender to prepare this dish.

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Ramp Grits Soufflé

Ramp Grits Soufflé A wonderful Southern classic for springtime family gatherings like Easter or spring breaks. Yield: 6 – 8 servings.

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Cheese and Ramps Appetizers

Cheese and Ramps Appetizers A good dish for family gatherings or party platters. Makes: 2-1/2 dozen.

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Cast Iron Gouda Cornbread (with or without) Ramps

Cast Iron Gouda Cornbread (with or without) Ramps A lovely twist on a Western North Carolina classic cornbread dish.

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Village Voice Cookbook of the Week Review by Hannah Palmer Egan

The Worst Recipe for Ramps on the Internet? Thanks Hannah Palmer Egan <sarcastic wink> We were browsing the net today, when we discovered that Hannah Palmer Egan listed one of our recipes “Ramps and Salmon Pate” as one of the “The Worst Recipes for Ramps on the Internet”

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