Green Gold

The ramps are up, and my tastebuds are happy! Spring is definitely here! On Saturday, at the farmer’s market, I came upon a nice young couple selling little bundles of freshly cut ramp greens as well as pesto made from ramps. Of course, I had to buy some, even though I knew I would be […]

Appalachian Wild Leeks

The lovely green spearhead-shaped leaves are ramps–a wild cousin to leeks. The stalk is white fading into cerise down near the roots: both stalk and leaves are eaten. As most folks know, I grew up in West Virginia, in the heart of Appalachia. This time of year, in the early spring, my heart instinctively yearns […]

Hillbillies, Greens and Pigs

West Virginia is a weird place. Anyplace that is known for moonshiners and Mothman is bound to be seen as a tad bit odd. But I am not talking about hillbillies and banjos here. Well, not directly, anyway. I am talking about food and culture. I can hear it now–you are laughing and saying, “West […]

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