Comments on: Foraging for Spring

By: Ramps! « Big Caprese Salads

Ramps! « Big Caprese Salads — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:10:42 +0000

[...] reading one particular blog post at night, I went Frisbee golfing the next day with a bunch of friends (I’m not ashamed – [...]

By: Nettle Pasta with Fava Beans | [ No Recipes ]

Nettle Pasta with Fava Beans | [ No Recipes ] — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:17:02 +0000

[...] found a ziplock back with a small fistful of boiled stinging nettles. Those of you that remember my foraging expedition might remember the stinging nettles I picked (and never cooked with). Though it’s been almost [...]

By: Tuna Poke at [ No Recipes ]

Tuna Poke at [ No Recipes ] — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:51:46 +0000

[...] dish is my take on on this island classic, combining asian flavors with some local springtime ramps. The sweet soy sauce, nutty sesame oil and sweet garlicy ramps work harmoniously with the satiny [...]

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:38:00 +0000

Beautiful fiddlehead picture! I hope great things come from those nettles.

By: noobcook

noobcook — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:14:12 +0000

Wow you get to pick all these for free? That’s fantastic, it can’t get any fresher than this!

By: matt wright

matt wright — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:12:26 +0000

about and simple and outstanding! great job mate. I love fiddleheads.

By: Orecchiette with ramps and fiddleheads at [ No Recipes ]

Orecchiette with ramps and fiddleheads at [ No Recipes ] — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:48:17 +0000

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:18:35 +0000

Interesting plant! I feel sorry for the person who first tried to eat this plant withough cooking it first!

By: Laura @ Hungry and Frozen

Laura @ Hungry and Frozen — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:24:55 +0000

What a haul! Everything looks wonderfully fresh and green. Sounds like a fun outing.

By: Marc

Marc — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:25:43 +0000

We Are Never Full, I think people who live *in* NYC don’t realize just how much nature is around. I’m planning on going back up there this weekend to get more ramps.

Thanks Christie!

Shari, I’m not sure where you’re at, but there are edible plants growing in parks all over the place. Just make sure you get yourself a good book or tour guide so you can tell the edible ones from the inedible ones.

Katy, I figured they’d get some ramps just when I’d given up, and I agree simple is best. I made a pasta with some ramps fiddleheads and bacon and turned the rest into a confit. Will post recipes soon.

Wandering Chopsticks, yea I figured I saved myself at least $100. Plus, it opened up a bunch of new possibilities because budget was no longer an issue:-)

Jeff, it’s not about living in a large city, in fact we probably have less places to pick ramps than say somewhere in Connecticut, do a search for foraging sites in your area, or just get a book and start looking for your own places.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:11:50 +0000

This sounds really interesting and makes me even more jealous that I do not live in a larger city.

By: Wandering Chopsticks

Wandering Chopsticks — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:05:20 +0000

How cool! I’ve only eaten fiddleheads as part of Japanese mountain vegetables but they’re the best. I always ask for extra.

You came home with a great bounty though. Ramps, nettle, and fiddleheads. That stuff will cost you in gourmet markets.

By: katy

katy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:55:02 +0000

there were ramps at the union square farmer’s market on saturday too!! i had actually never had them, but i just sauteed them really simply in some olive oil and they were absolutely delicious!

By: Shari

Shari — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:02:00 +0000

What a fun “field trip”! Wish I lived in NY!

By: Christie @ fig&cherry

Christie @ fig&cherry — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:59:54 +0000

Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday. Great post, I love the shot of the Fiddlehead, it just makes me want to reach out and snap it off for a taste!